Acquisition Support Analyst (Washington, DC)

Central Research•Washington, VA

13h•$68,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Central Research, Inc. (CRI) is looking for an Acquisition Support Analyst to support our federal government contract. The Acquisition Support Analyst provides research, documentation, tracking, file-management, and administrative support to senior acquisition professionals throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle. The position supports accurate, timely, and well-organized procurement work products while operating under the direction of senior acquisition personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or associate degree and 4 years of relevant experience; or high school diploma/GED and 6 years of directly relevant experience.
Experience performing administrative, analytical, documentation, procurement, contract-support, or comparable professional work.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and written communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately under established deadlines.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust Determination (financial/credit history and background will be reviewed):
Not in default on a federal student loan.
Demonstrated financial responsibility.
No felony convictions within the past 7 years.
Misdemeanor convictions within the past 7 years may impact eligibility.
No non-medical collections totaling $7,500 or more.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from the Company.
Under the Government's investigation requirements, candidates who are not U.S. citizens must have resided in the United States for at least three of the past five years to be eligible.

Nice To Haves

Federal acquisition or contracting experience.
Experience with contract files, procurement databases, or Government documentation systems.
Familiarity with FAR terminology and federal procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Prepare, organize, format, and quality-review acquisition documentation.
Assist with market research and research of federal procurement sources, contract vehicles, and comparable purchases.
Review acquisition packages for completeness and identify missing or inconsistent documentation.
Prepare draft memoranda, correspondence, checklists, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.
Maintain pre-award and post-award contract files in designated repositories.
Track procurement actions, milestones, document requirements, and outstanding items.
Assist with contract modifications, option exercises, award documentation, and closeout activities.
Conduct research using federal procurement databases and publicly available Government sources.
Coordinate with program-office personnel to obtain missing information or documentation.
Assist with COR file reviews and contract-file quality-control activities.
Prepare routine reports, trackers, and status updates.
Perform document quality-control reviews for completeness, consistency, formatting, and filing requirements.
Safeguard Government information and follow applicable security, confidentiality, records-management, and accessibility requirements.
Perform other related duties consistent with the position’s scope and the needs of the program.