Supply Chain Compliance Analyst II

Calista Corporation•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Supply Chain Compliance Analyst II provides intermediate-level compliance support for the company’s federal purchasing system and procurement operations. The position independently reviews procurement files and purchasing practices for compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable public-law and customer requirements. The Analyst II identifies compliance gaps, documents findings, recommends corrective actions, supports Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness, and assists with the maintenance and continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, training, and objective evidence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field and 3 years of directly relevant procurement, subcontracts, contracts, audit, or compliance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible relevant experience.
At least 2 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracting, federal procurement, defense/aerospace procurement, or a regulated purchasing environment.
Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements affecting contractor purchasing and subcontract administration.
Experience reviewing procurement files, purchase orders, subcontracts, or acquisition documentation for compliance with policies, contractual requirements, or regulatory standards.
Ability to research regulations, interpret requirements, document conclusions, and communicate identified deficiencies in a clear and professional manner.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; ability to learn or use ERP and document-management systems.
Ability to manage multiple reviews and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and accurate records.
U.S. work authorization and ability to meet any applicable customer, facility-access, export-control, or security requirements associated with assigned work.

Nice To Haves

4-6 years of experience in Government-contract procurement, subcontract administration, purchasing-system compliance, or internal audit.
Hands-on experience with CPSR preparation, DCMA purchasing-system reviews, procurement surveillance, or remediation of CPSR findings.
Knowledge of DFARS 252.244-7001 Contractor Purchasing System Administration and the DCMA CPSR Guidebook.
Experience with price analysis, cost analysis, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements, commercial product/service determinations, competition requirements, and sole/source justification.
Experience reviewing FAR/DFARS flowdowns, representations and certifications, Buy American/Trade Agreements requirements, specialty metals, cybersecurity/CUI requirements, or other public-law procurement requirements.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint or a comparable Government-contracting ERP system.
Experience developing or revising procurement procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, training materials, or audit tools.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-award and post-award compliance reviews of purchase orders, subcontracts, modifications, and supporting procurement files for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Review procurement documentation for competition, source selection, sole/source justification, supplier responsibility, price and cost analysis, commercial product/service determinations, approvals, representations and certifications, subcontract consent, and required file documentation.
Assess compliance with applicable FAR, DFARS, prime-contract flowdowns, company policies and procedures, Delegation of Authority requirements, procurement thresholds, and internal controls.
Support CPSR readiness activities, including sample preparation, file testing, evidence collection, crosswalk maintenance, deficiency identification, and response support for DCMA or other Government reviews.
Document review results and communicate deficiencies, observations, and required corrective actions to buyers, subcontract administrators, purchasing leadership, and other stakeholders.
Track corrective actions through closure and assist in evaluating whether implemented actions effectively resolve the identified condition and prevent recurrence.
Assist with internal purchasing-system reviews and compliance surveillance to evaluate procurement practices, file quality, policy adherence, and purchasing-system effectiveness.
Monitor changes to FAR, DFARS, acquisition thresholds, public laws, and relevant Government contracting requirements; assist with impact assessments and updates to controlled procurement documentation.
Support review and maintenance of procurement SOPs, work instructions, forms, templates, checklists, and compliance guidance to ensure requirements remain current and auditable.
Provide compliance guidance to Supply Chain personnel regarding documentation expectations, regulatory requirements, file remediation, and audit readiness while maintaining appropriate independence from procurement execution.
Assist in developing and delivering procurement compliance training, job aids, lessons learned, and targeted refresher training based on review results and recurring trends.
Compile and analyze compliance metrics, recurring findings, aging corrective actions, file-review results, and other data used to assess purchasing-system performance and management oversight.
Coordinate, as appropriate, with Contracts, Legal, Supplier Quality, Finance, Small Business, Cybersecurity, Program Management, and other functions when a procurement action requires cross-functional compliance review.
Maintain complete, accurate, and retrievable compliance records and objective evidence supporting internal reviews, audits, corrective actions, and Government oversight.
Perform other related Supply Chain Compliance duties as assigned.
Works independently on routine to moderately complex procurement compliance reviews and escalates high-risk, novel, or policy-significant matters to senior compliance leadership.
Applies established regulations, procedures, and professional judgment to determine whether documentation adequately supports the procurement decision and demonstrates compliance.
Distinguishes documentation deficiencies from substantive compliance risks and recommends proportionate corrective action.
May serve as a peer resource to buyers and junior compliance personnel but does not require formal supervisory responsibility.
Maintains objectivity and appropriate segregation between procurement execution/approval and independent compliance oversight.