Procurement Analyst (Washington, DC)

Central Research•Washington, VA

11h•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Central Research, Inc. (CRI) is looking for a Procurement Analyst to support our federal government contract. The Procurement Analyst performs research, data analysis, policy support, procurement reporting, process analysis, and acquisition-support activities for a federal procurement organization. The position applies analytical methods to procurement information and develops accurate, well-supported work products for review by senior personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, economics, procurement, analytics, or a related field.
4 years of relevant professional experience in analysis, procurement, contracting, program support, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to research, interpret, organize, and present information accurately.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust Determination (financial/credit history and background will be reviewed):
Not in default on federal student loans.
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.
U.S. citizenship is not required for this position. However, Central Research, Inc. (CRI) is unable to provide visa sponsorship or other immigration sponsorship for employment. 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 experience.
Experience with procurement databases or contract-writing systems.
Power BI, Tableau, or other data-analysis/data-visualization experience.
CPCM, FAC-C, DAWIA, or comparable training/certification.

Responsibilities

Research federal procurement regulations, policies, procedures, market information, and acquisition practices.
Collect, organize, validate, and analyze procurement data.
Develop spreadsheets, reports, charts, and analytical summaries.
Assist with procurement workload, cycle-time, milestone, and performance analysis.
Support development and maintenance of procurement policies, procedures, templates, and SOPs.
Assist with audit-response research and documentation.
Support market research, acquisition strategy research, and requirements development.
Assist with preparation of briefings, reports, issue papers, and management materials.
Research information in PRISM or comparable contract-writing systems, SharePoint, FPDS, SAM, and other approved sources.
Identify data inconsistencies, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Support training materials and end-user guidance.
Maintain organized records and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
Perform other related duties consistent with the position’s scope and the needs of the program.