Sr. Contract Analyst

Amyx•Falls Church, VA

About The Position

Amyx, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contract Analyst in Falls Church, Virginia, to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA executes and operates the Department of Defense’s medical mission, providing medical services and support to eligible beneficiaries through the Defense Health Program, contracted health care networks, and military treatment facilities. The role calls for exceptional knowledge of acquisition management and Federal and DoD contracting principles, including the FAR, DFARS, DoD directives and instructions, laws, regulations, and procedures. The analyst applies price and cost analysis to assess proposals, determine price reasonableness, and establish negotiation positions. The position also involves analyzing complex problems, developing actionable solutions, and providing expert technical advice, staff coordination, consultation, and interpretation. Supported technologies include the Integrative Acquisition Environment and DoD Acquisition System.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field, including at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization.
At least 10 years of direct Federal procurement experience.
At least 5 years as an actual Federal government employee, not a contractor, in the 1102 series or equivalent as a contract specialist or procurement analyst.
At least 5 additional years as a Federal or contract employee directly supporting Federal procurements in a capacity equivalent to an 1102-series contract specialist or procurement analyst.
Exceptional knowledge of all phases of acquisition management.
Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to assess proposals and determine price reasonableness or a negotiation position.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems, and ability to develop concrete action plans.
Exceptional knowledge of Federal and DoD contracting principles, including FAR, DFARS, DoD directives and instructions, laws, regulations, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide expert technical advice, staff coordination, and consultation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office products, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
Ability to work on a desktop or laptop computer for extended periods while reading, reviewing, and analyzing information and preparing written materials.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Federal and DoD acquisition procedures.
Experience with the PD2 contract writing system; preferable but not required.

Responsibilities

Review proposals against prior history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or develop a negotiation position.
Use fact-finding, analysis, and problem-resolution methods to address complex issues and develop concrete action plans.
Provide expert technical advice, staff coordination, and consultation to support guideline formulation, implementation of new developments, and expert interpretation.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including preparing written recommendations, summaries, and reports.
Use MS Office products, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat.