Junior Acquisition / Contract Analyst

Offset Strategic Services LLC • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Junior Acquisition / Contract Analyst provides acquisition and contracting support to a U.S. Army customer throughout the acquisition lifecycle. This position requires strong knowledge of Army contracting processes, service contracting, acquisition documentation, and pre- and post-award contract administration. The ideal candidate has experience supporting service requirements using a variety of contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), and cost-reimbursement contracts. The analyst will work closely with government contracting, program management, technical, legal, and financial personnel to support acquisition planning, contract execution, and contract administration activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition, Contract Management, or a related field
• 4 or more years of experience supporting federal or Department of Defense acquisition, contracting, procurement, or contract administration
• Strong working knowledge of Army contracting processes and the federal acquisition lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience supporting service contracts
• Experience with multiple contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), and cost-reimbursement contracts
• Experience developing, reviewing, or coordinating acquisition and contract requirements packages
• Experience supporting both pre-award and post-award contract actions
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and applicable Army acquisition policies and procedures
• Experience using Procurement Contracting File (PCF), Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), or similar DoD acquisition systems
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contracting, program management, technical, legal, and financial stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting U.S. Army or other Department of Defense acquisition organizations
• Experience supporting Army Contracting Command (ACC), Army Materiel Command (AMC), DEVCOM, PEOs, or Project Management Offices
• DAWIA or Defense Acquisition University certification in Contracting
• Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification or prior COR experience
• Experience with additional DoD acquisition, contract administration, or financial management systems
• Experience preparing or reviewing acquisition documentation such as CDRLs, J&As, evaluation criteria, or security requirements
• Experience supporting complex service contract requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and contracting support throughout the pre-award and post-award lifecycle
• Assist government customers in defining, refining, and documenting acquisition requirements
• Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition and contract requirements packages
• Prepare and review Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), market research, acquisition plans, and related documentation
• Support acquisition planning and strategy development for service contract requirements
• Support contract actions involving Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), cost-reimbursement, and other applicable contract types
• Support solicitation, evaluation, award, funding, modification, and contract administration activities
• Prepare, review, and coordinate contract modifications, funding actions, scope changes, and other acquisition documentation
• Review acquisition packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations
• Coordinate contract actions with Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), program managers, legal counsel, financial personnel, and technical stakeholders
• Maintain and track acquisition and contract information within Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), Procurement Contracting File (PCF), and other applicable Army systems
• Maintain contract files, schedules, trackers, SharePoint repositories, and program status information
• Perform contractual, financial, schedule, and programmatic analysis as required
• Participate in acquisition planning meetings, contract reviews, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and recurring program status meetings
• Provide recommendations regarding acquisition strategies, contract execution, and process improvements

Benefits

• Company pays 75 percent of monthly health insurance premiums
• Multiple Principal benefit options
• Competitive 401(k) match with eligibility beginning on the first payroll

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level