Management Analyst

Koniag Government Services•Mobile, AL

85d•Onsite

About The Position

Koniag Management Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Management Analyst to provide Business and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) support for the U.S. Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Project Residence Office (PRO) in Mobile, AL. This full-time position requires an individual with comprehensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, shipbuilding processes, and contract administration to assist the COR and Alternate COR (ACOR) with acquisition and contract oversight activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience with cost/price analysis, and familiarity with DCMA and DCAA standards. The Management Analyst will support the COR and ACOR with acquisition and contract administration activities for OPC program execution.

Requirements

Secret level security clearance
Bachelor of Science degree in business/technical field with minimum of 24 business credits
Minimum of four (4) years' experience supporting COR activities in a shipbuilding environment
Comprehensive knowledge of shipbuilding processes, techniques, and procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract administration principles
Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods to organize, plan, conduct, evaluate and administer contract requirements
Ability to produce COR reports, briefs, and presentations using contractor-provided data
Knowledge of economic, statistical, accounting, fact-finding, and financial analysis principles and techniques
Ability to perform random sampling, learning curves, and computerized cost models
Capability to analyze historical cost and schedule data
Ability to analyze reports of auditors, technical specialists, and contractor personnel to assess compliance
Skill in verifying and interpreting contractor-developed cost and schedule performance data
Ability to project cost and schedule performance trends, isolate disruptive factors, and estimate final contract cost
Familiarity with DCMA and DCAA standards, guidelines, and best practices
Comprehensive knowledge of auditing organizations (DCMA, DCAA), programs, and functions
Knowledge of overall acquisition process and contract administration services
Understanding of technical capabilities, functions, and responsibilities of contract administration service organizations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive financial and business information with discretion
Physical ability to perform moderate walking and movement through active shipyard environments
Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in addition to the required minimum years of experience (Substitution for Bachelor of Science Degree)

Nice To Haves

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Contracting (Level I, II, or III)
Experience with Coast Guard or Navy shipbuilding contract administration
Familiarity with Major System Acquisition Manual (MSAM) acquisition processes
Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Directive 102-01
Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data analysis
Understanding of shipbuilder Quality Management Systems and surveillance activities
Experience with best value source selection and low price technically acceptable procedures
Knowledge of socioeconomic policies and small business programs
Experience with various contract types including firm-fixed-price, cost-plus, and time-and-materials
Familiarity with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) management
Experience with Government Property Administration
Knowledge of warranty administration and claims processing

Responsibilities

Assist the COR and ACOR with conducting cost and/or price analysis and developing supporting documentation
Receive responses and assist COR Team and Project Manager with cost/price analysis and development of pre-negotiation and post-negotiation memoranda as required
Support the COR Team with contract administration duties including preparation of contractor discrepancy reports, draft entries for Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), requests for equitable adjustments, cure letters, and default packages
Assist COR and ACOR with development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE)
Support development of Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quote (RFQ)
Assist with Technical Assessment Review (TAR) processes
Conduct market research and develop market research reports
Support Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) processes and procedures
Assist the COR and ACOR in reviewing Common Access Card (CAC) applications and reviewing assigned CACs every six months
Assist the COR/ACOR with processing invoices for payment on assigned Task Orders
Assist the COR/ACOR with administratively closing out Task Orders ensuring satisfactory completion and inclusion of final reports and evaluations
Assist the COR/ACOR with developing milestones, reports, and trackers for all COR actionable items such as ECP, TAR, RFP, IGCE, and other acquisition activities
Perform moderate walking and movement through active shipyard and OPCs under construction
Create standardized reports, presentation graphs, and track status of COR/ACOR actionable items
Develop process metrics on usage of workflow capabilities
Prepare market research reports, requests for proposal/quote, price/cost analysis, and best value trade-off reports
Draft COR/ACOR correspondence and other acquisition plan and execution documents as required
Support contract file documentation and maintain organized records of acquisition activities
Coordinate with shipbuilder and Government personnel on contract-related matters
Attend meetings related to contract administration and acquisition planning
Provide analytical support for contract modifications and change orders