Acquisition Contracts Analyst

VISTA Technology Services•Washington, DC

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is seeking an Acquisition Contract Analyst to support a NAVSEA Acquisition Program Office. This is a hybrid position reporting onsite 3 days/week in both Washington, DC and sometimes Arlington, VA. The role involves providing acquisition contract management strategy guidance and pre-award and post-award cradle-to-grave support. Responsibilities include assisting with drafting and maintaining various acquisition documents, tracking and analyzing post-award contract status, supporting needs assessments, attending meetings, and developing presentations and other written materials. The analyst will also build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of Navy acquisition contract experience to include contract management/contract administration
Experience drafting and maintaining acquisition documents, such as acquisition plans, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), purchase requests, Class or Justification and Approval (J&A), Justification and Approval for International Agreements, Statement of Works (SOWs), Determination and Findings (D&F), Technical Advisory Reports, and Technical Instructions (TI)
Experience monitoring and analyzing post-award contract status, financial allocations, obligations, expenditures, and fund allocation
Experience supporting program meetings and reviews, preparing briefings and other written materials, and tracking and monitoring action items to completion
Experience preparing and reviewing Flag and Senior Executive Service (SES) level program briefs, correspondence for general and Congressional information, action memos, issue papers, and responses to requests for information
Experience with PD2/SPS/ePS
Experience with AMS, PIEE, Navy ERP, RDAIS, NEPS, and/or PBIS
Proficiency with MS Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and SharePoint
Knowledge of contracting strategy types, such as Sole Source, Other Transaction Authority (OTAs), and Multiyear Procurement and Advance Procurement
Knowledge of contract management policies, regulations, guidance such as FAR, DFARS, DFARS PGI, or OSD Class Deviation, contract strategy types, contract types, uniform contract line-item numbering (CLIN) system, and product service code or identification
Ability to perform needs assessments, evaluate program data to identify trends, risks and recommend corrective actions
Strong communication and collaboration and interpersonal skills
Proactive, organization, time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Active DoD Secret clearance required

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Navy Program Executive Office (PEO) or Program Management Office (PMO)
Knowledge of DoD and DoN Financial Management policies, regulations, and guidance
Knowledge of resource allocation processes, program planning, budget execution, spend plans, authorization and appropriation, and appropriation accounts or categories
Knowledge of AAF Pathway, functional policies, guidance, and manuals
Proficiency with Power BI

Responsibilities

Provide acquisition contract management strategy guidance and pre award and post award cradle-to-grave support
Assist with drafting and maintaining acquisition documents, such as acquisition plans, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), purchase requests, Class or Justification and Approval (J&A), Justification and Approval for International Agreements, Statement of Works (SOWs), Determination and Findings (D&F), Technical Advisory Reports, and Technical Instructions (TI)
Track and analyze post-award contract status, financial allocations, obligations, expenditures, and fund allocation
Support needs assessments, examining program data to identify trends, risks and recommend corrective actions
Attend meetings and program reviews, assist with compiling presentations, written materials, and/or electronic communications as required
Develop presentations, meeting minutes, letters and memoranda, and tracking action items
Build strong working relationships with cross functional teams to facilitate and achieve program goals and objectives