Procurement Analyst SME

Leidos•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Procurement Analyst SME in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions Business Area! Job Description: Functional expertise for Intelligence Community (IC) Procurement policy-supporting the Acquisition, Procurement & Facilities Procurement Office. Drawing on deep federal and IC contracting policy experience, provides advice, innovation, and guidance for enhancing IC procurement and contracting performance. Influences development of solutions that impact strategic IC procurement goals and business results. Recommends and implements new solutions, processes, policies, standards in support of functions strategy and operations. Problems are complex and typically impact multiple areas or disciplines. Provides measurable input to new solutions, processes, or standards in order to achieve functional/project objectives. Has expert knowledge of industry practices, advanced techniques, and solutions within a professional discipline to develop new standards, processes, and solutions. Responsibilities include: Procurement and Contracting Analysis We are seeking skilled policy procurement professionals with in-depth knowledge of the Intelligence Community. Provide procurement and contracting policy support to the Sponsor on a range of topics. This will require producing highly technical or specialized products and producing and giving briefings for a wide range of customers.

Requirements

TS/SCI with Poly.
Requires a BA degree and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
Deep experience with procurement policy and contracting.
Detailed knowledge of the range of contract types, contracting vehicles, and authorities.
Experience with Intelligence Community Procurement Activities.
Experience with writing and briefing.
Knowledge of intelligence is a priority topic and supporting intelligence information needs.
At least 1 or more professional contracting certifications such as DAWIA Contracting Level 3, DAWIA Program Management Level 3, CPCM, CFCM, or FAI.

Responsibilities

Procurement and Contracting Analysis
Provide procurement and contracting policy support to the Sponsor on a range of topics.
Producing highly technical or specialized products and producing and giving briefings for a wide range of customers.