International Acquisition Contracts Analyst

DigiFlight•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Will be responsible for contract development to include pre-solicitation development, preparing draft Justification and Approval documentation, providing sound, experienced insight, participate in Performance Work Statement development, continuous tracking and prioritization of contracts through the Contracts Planning Worksheet, and advise leadership. Analyzes and reviews contract action requirements with Product Directors to ensure requirements are within compliance of all applicable laws, regulations and policies. This position requires direct engagement with senior leaders within numerous departments and agencies to discuss strategies and scope for potential contracts as well as leading communications with government points of contacts and internal business units during the proposal process. Monitor and manage potential Task Orders (TOs) on Delivery/IDIQ contract vehicles and develop a capture strategy. Initiate, lead and/or produce all contractual reporting requirements and provide all reporting information required under the contract accurately and in a timely manner. Create and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule for contracts. Draft Contract Requirements Packages and Requests for Service Contract Approvals for high-dollar efforts. Participates in meetings and management reviews providing support, contract action statuses, updates and schedule impacts to Product Directors and other senior level government personnel. Must be able to utilize Paperless Contract Files (PCF) to build contract requirements cabinets and upload requirements documents. Develops acquisition objectives and milestones to obtain the contracted services within the timeframe demanded for the particular contract. Works closely with program managers/Leads and technical representatives, provides recommendations, and assists with the preparation of the performance work statements/scopes of work (PWS/SOW). Attend meetings with Government and contractor personnel and furnishes recommended solutions to contractual problems. Analyzes and reviews contract action requirements with Assist Product Leads to ensure requirements are within compliance of all applicable laws, regulations and policies. Knowledge of the various contract types to assist with and manage Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Task Orders (TOs) on Delivery/IDIQ contract vehicles and develop a capture strategy. Along with sole source, source directed, and competitive contracts. Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales procurement is a plus. Ensure that all necessary documents are included in the Contract Requirement Packages such as; Document Summary List, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) , Independent Government Estimate (IGE), Procurement Work Directive (PWD), performance work statements/scopes of work (PWS/SOW),and etc. Preparing and staffing Justifications and Approvals (J&A) for Sole Source as well as Acquisitions Plans, and Service acquisition Strategies documents.

Requirements

Acquisition & Contract Management: Contract Package Development: Expertise in creating complete Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs), including Document Summary Lists, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), and Procurement Work Directives (PWDs).
Pre-Award Documentation: Ability to draft, prepare, and staff key pre-award documents such as Justification and Approvals (J&As), Acquisition Plans, and Service Acquisition Strategies.
PWS/SOW Development: Experience assisting with and providing recommendations for the preparation of Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Scopes of Work (SOW).
Contract Type Knowledge: Understanding of various contract types, including Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Task Orders (TOs), sole source, source directed, and competitive contracts.
Regulatory Compliance: Ability to analyze contract requirements to ensure they comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Project Management & Execution: Integrated Master Schedule (IMS): Skill in creating and maintaining an IMS to track contract milestones and objectives.
Contract Tracking & Prioritization: Ability to continuously track, manage, and prioritize contract actions using tools like a Contracts Planning Worksheet.
Systems Proficiency: Must be able to use Paperless Contract Files (PCF) to build and manage contract requirements documentation.
Reporting: Capability to produce and manage all contractual reporting requirements accurately and on time.
Strategic & Leadership Skills: Senior Leader Engagement: Proven ability to directly engage with and advise senior leadership (e.g., Product Directors) on contract strategies, status, and scope.
Capture Strategy: Experience developing capture strategies for potential Task Orders on IDIQ vehicles.
Problem Solving: Ability to furnish recommended solutions to contractual problems that may arise.
Communication: Strong communication skills for leading discussions with government points of contact, internal business units, and participating in management reviews.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement processes are noted as a significant plus.

Responsibilities

Contract development to include pre-solicitation development
Preparing draft Justification and Approval documentation
Participate in Performance Work Statement development
Continuous tracking and prioritization of contracts through the Contracts Planning Worksheet
Advise leadership
Analyze and review contract action requirements with Product Directors to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies
Engage with senior leaders to discuss strategies and scope for potential contracts
Lead communications with government points of contacts and internal business units during the proposal process
Monitor and manage potential Task Orders (TOs) on Delivery/IDIQ contract vehicles and develop a capture strategy
Initiate, lead and/or produce all contractual reporting requirements and provide all reporting information required under the contract accurately and in a timely manner
Create and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule for contracts
Draft Contract Requirements Packages and Requests for Service Contract Approvals for high-dollar efforts
Participate in meetings and management reviews providing support, contract action statuses, updates and schedule impacts
Utilize Paperless Contract Files (PCF) to build contract requirements cabinets and upload requirements documents
Develop acquisition objectives and milestones to obtain contracted services within the timeframe demanded
Work closely with program managers/Leads and technical representatives, provide recommendations, and assist with the preparation of the performance work statements/scopes of work (PWS/SOW)
Attend meetings with Government and contractor personnel and furnish recommended solutions to contractual problems
Ensure all necessary documents are included in the Contract Requirement Packages
Prepare and staff Justifications and Approvals (J&A) for Sole Source as well as Acquisitions Plans, and Service acquisition Strategies documents