Senior Contract/Acquisition Analyst

NIRA, Inc. • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

NIRA, INC. is seeking a Senior Contract/Acquisition Analyst to support a transformational information management program at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The role serves as a key intermediary between the finance and contracts teams, supporting contract modifications, resource and funding-status tracking, burn-rate projections, and funding requests. It helps manage and execute the FAA’s portfolio of support contracts while maintaining legal and regulatory compliance.

This is a full-time, hybrid position. The employee should expect to work two days per week either at the customer site or NIRA headquarters, both in Washington, DC. In-person days and times may be flexible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Economics, Finance, Management, or a related discipline.
• 10 or more years of relevant management experience in project, contract, and/or financial management.
• Expert knowledge of federal procurement regulations and policies.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and superior attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and execute tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) or similar federal procurement systems or processes.
• Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or similar training or certification.
• Appropriations Law certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration, including negotiating, creating, and tracking contracts; maintaining complete contract files; supporting closeout activities; conducting cost/price analysis; and drafting contract amendments.
• Coordinate contract amendments and change orders; monitor contract expiration dates, ceilings, labor categories, and option-year renewals to meet project requirements; and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Develop and maintain contract records, including modifications, price proposals, contract staffing, burn-rate calculations, and reconciliations; conduct financial planning and manage the application, tracking, and expenditure of multi-year funding.
• Review funding documents and modifications, prepare funding requests, complete required funding forms, and request and track Purchase Requisitions (PRs).
• Review invoices, prepare invoice payment instructions, and submit them to the FAA for payment, ensuring accurate allocation and expenditure of project funds.

What This Job Offers

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