Purchasing Compliance Analyst

Mercury Systems•Phoenix, AZ

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mercury Systems is seeking an experienced Purchasing Compliance Analyst to support the integrity and continued approval of the company's government purchasing system. The position is a key member of the Purchasing Compliance team and reports to the Purchasing Compliance Manager. The analyst joins a small team, works cross-functionally, and helps implement best practices to develop the department. The position is hybrid and can be worked from several Mercury Systems locations. The analyst conducts internal audits of purchase files, reinforces purchasing policies and procedures, develops and delivers compliance training, and analyzes compliance metrics to drive process improvement. The role also provides dedicated support to the Small Business Liaison Office (SBLO), including subcontracting plan development and administration, goal performance analysis, and federal reporting through the System for Award Management. Access to information subject to U.S. export regulations is required. Access is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or those eligible to obtain the required U.S. government authorizations.

Requirements

Typically requires 4+ years of compliance experience within the defense industry in purchasing compliance, subcontract administration, or procurement audit.
Hands-on CPSR experience.
Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS, including Parts 15, 19, 44, and 52.
Experience auditing purchase files and documenting price reasonableness determinations.
Experience developing and delivering compliance training.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required U.S. government authorizations to access information subject to U.S. export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with small business subcontracting plans and federal reporting (ISR, SF294, SSR, SAM).
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP and supply chain analytics tools.
Small Business Subcontracting reporting.

Responsibilities

Ensure purchasing policies and procedures are consistently administered across the Purchasing team through file reviews and training.
Conduct internal audits of purchase files against CPSR criteria, including competition and sole-source justifications, price reasonableness determinations, and FAR/DFARS flow-downs; document findings and drive corrective actions to closure.
Support CPSR readiness through mock reviews and self-assessments, and assist with DCMA reviews and responses.
Serve as a point of contact for the creation and administration of Small Business Subcontracting Plans.
Support data gathering, analysis, and submission for ISR, SF294, and SSR reporting in SAM, and lead short-term projects supporting bi-annual SF294 reporting cycles.
Develop and deliver training on purchasing compliance, subcontracting plans, and small business tools and resources.
Participate in special projects and perform other position-related duties as assigned.