Senior Procurement Analyst - Compliance / Small Business Liaison Officer

BAE Systems•Kingsport, TN

3d•$82,963 - $141,036•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring a Senior Procurement Analyst - Compliance for its government-owned, contractor-operated facilities in Radford, Virginia, and Kingsport, Tennessee. The role supports the internal control and integrity of the Purchasing System. The analyst participates in internal audits and self-reviews, including the Purchasing COSA, provides compliance metrics and reports, and works with supply chain functions on process-improvement initiatives. The Supply Chain Compliance team conducts procurement-file audits, delivers annual training, and communicates with the OSI Supply Chain community. Analysts develop subject-matter expertise in OSI Procurement Procedures and processes. The position applies government procurement regulations and supports purchasing-system reviews, audits, internal controls, documentation, training, policy development, and corrective actions. It also serves as a Small Business Liaison Officer, supporting supplier diversity, subcontracting goals and plans, required reporting, and outreach to diverse suppliers. The candidate is preferred to be local to Kingsport, TN, or Radford, VA, and to work a hybrid schedule. Travel of up to 10% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and six years of work experience, or equivalent experience.
Experience as a Buyer or Subcontract Administrator and as a Small Business Liaison Officer.
Extensive, demonstrated knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act and Wage Determinations.
Team-oriented, with the ability to build trust and maintain a positive culture.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Compliance or Business Administration.
Experience supporting internal audits and CPSRs.
Experience in project management.

Responsibilities

Apply working knowledge of FAR/DFARS government regulations to supply chain compliance.
Complete government Purchase Order compliance reviews to help maintain an approved purchasing system.
Support quarterly internal functional compliance system reviews and internal control self-assessments.
Help develop templates and other tools that support compliant purchasing and supply chain actions.
Monitor records and documents for compliance with supply chain best practices, government regulations, and relevant policies and procedures.
Participate in developing and implementing systems that improve operational efficiency and reduce organizational risk.
Identify gaps in supply chain practices and processes and pursue training and process-improvement opportunities.
Conduct routine procurement-file compliance reviews, document operational quality, collect statistics, and report risks and recommendations.
Review the Logistics organization for adherence to internal policies and procedures.
Follow up on reviews to verify implementation of corrective actions.
Coordinate information for internal and external audits and CPSR reviews.
Stay informed about government regulations and FAR/DFARS requirements.
Collaborate with other functions on process-improvement projects, policy and procedure writing and updates, and audit requests.
Mentor and guide Supply Chain staff on government regulations, OSI procedures, and best practices.
Communicate policy and procedure changes to staff.
Review and edit internal policies, procedures, templates, and guides.
Serve as a consultant to peers and co-workers and as an organizational or program spokesperson on significant supplier-diversity procedures, plans, and goals.
Assist buying staff in locating small, small disadvantaged, HBCU and minority institution, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone small business concerns for current or future procurements.
Prepare, review, and recommend government site- or sector-level small business subcontracting goals in accordance with FAR 52.219-9, coordinating with program managers to establish project goals where applicable.
Review site-level small business subcontracting plans from second-tier suppliers and approve or disapprove them according to FAR 52.219-9.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of site- or sector-level ISR and SSR reports through the eSRS.
Recommend initiatives to enhance opportunities for diverse suppliers at the site level.
Monitor performance against site-level goals and initiatives and prepare periodic aggregate reports for internal and external customers.
Gather statistical data and prepare reports required by the SBA and DOD.