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Job Opportunities
Federal Acquisition Policy Analyst
About POGO
Founded in 1981, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is an independent nonprofit that investigates and exposes corruption and other misconduct in order to achieve a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government.
POGO conducts journalistic investigations to shed light on government activities and create opportunities for vigorous public debate and reform. Investigations focus on, but are not limited to:
- Government contractor accountability
- Excessive government secrecy
- Wasteful military spending
- Government oversight
- Misplaced homeland security priorities
POGO issues investigative reports and recommendations for reform. POGO also issues alerts to the media which include disclosures of government documents and information.
Based in Washington, DC, POGO has a staff of 16 and a budget of approximately $1.5 million. The organization receives its funding from individual donors and private foundations. POGO does not accept contributions from the government, labor unions, corporations, or anyone with a financial stake in our investigations.
About the Federal Acquisition Policy Analyst
The Federal Acquisition Policy Analyst will supplement POGO’s current contract oversight work. The successful candidate will promote recommendations in accordance with POGO’s good government mission. Recommended improvements to the federal acquisition and contracting systems will be made in reports, blogs, testimony, public comments, press releases, op-eds, and work with government officials and the media.
Qualifications
- Commitment to advancing the mission of the organization
- Highly motivated, entrepreneurial work style
- Desire to improve the federal acquisition and contracting systems
- 5 years of practical contracting experience
- Well-versed in relevant acquisition statutes, the FAR and DFARS, and Executive Branch guidance and memorandums
- Comprehension of federal contracting resources, contracting vehicles, subcontracts, cost accounting, oversight mechanisms, and conflict of interest laws and regulations
- Experience auditing or investigating federal contracts
- Familiarity with Congress and a law degree are desired
Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental plan, retirement contribution, life insurance, and disability coverage, subject to the terms established by the insurance providers. Generous paid holiday and vacation leave provided. Employment will be at-will.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a letter, resume, contract-related writing sample, and the names and phone numbers of three references. Mail or email your application to:
Keith Rutter
Director of Operations
Project On Government Oversight
1100 G St., NW, Ste. 900
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-347-1122
info@pogo.org
http://www.pogo.org
POGO is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
About the Project On Government Oversight (POGO)
Founded in 1981, POGO is an independent nonprofit that investigates and exposes corruption and other misconduct in order to achieve a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government. POGO is a multi-issue organization with an expertise in working with inside sources and whistleblowers to expose evidence of waste, fraud, or abuse in the federal government. In recent years, POGO’s investigations and outreach programs have addressed shortcomings in national security, the lack of oversight of government spending, outmoded nuclear weapons programs, inadequate whistleblower protections, excessive government secrecy, and Congress' inability to conduct effective government oversight. POGO’s investigations have also been responsible for billions in saved tax dollars and for major policy reforms affecting millions of Americans.
