Job DescriptionThe Acquisition Analyst positionis responsible forproviding support to Departmental-level acquisition processes.The AcquisitionAnalystalso works to ensure that the Department's acquisition process is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.
This role will be fully remote.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Acquisition Analyst provides support in all aspects of the acquisitionand grantslifecycle process within the program office toassistwith themanagement andexecution procurement/contract actions, programmatic initiatives, and process automations and reporting. Efforts include but are not limited to:
- Program strategic planningand communications
- Program budget planning, tracking, and reporting
- Analysis, reporting, and implementation support of strategic initiatives
- Leadership of Integrated Project Teams (IPT)
- Process documentation, process improvements, and automations
- Data analytics and reporting
- Advanced acquisition planning and forecasting
- Conducting market and acquisition strategy research
- Complete solicitation package development to include the development of the Acquisition Plan, Market Research Report, Statement of Objectives (SOO)/Statement of Work (SOW)/Performance Work Statement (PWS), Evaluation Criteria, Independent Government Cost Estimate, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, Contracting Officer Representative Nomination, Justifications and Approvals (J&A), and additional documents, as needed
- Analysis of cost and price
- Post-award administration
- Contract closeout in accordance with applicable rules, policies, laws, and regulations.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of seven(7)years of experience in federal contract administration (pre-award) procurement package development/requirements development experience
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in government or corporate acquisition, strategic planning, budgeting, analysis or process documentation.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing, problem solving, and analytical skills to effectively interact with program and contracting officials.
- Attention to detail,high standardsof excellence and commitment to perform and execute all project activities successfully.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated project team.
- Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, and Departmental regulations, where applicable
- Proficiencyin MicrosoftPowerplatform- Forms, Lists, SharePoint, Automate, PowerApps, andPower BI
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
- Experience with developing procurement packages for goods, services, and construction in the agricultural or transportation sectors
- Experience with government procurement software systems
- Experience with procurement data analysis, forecasting, and reporting
- PMP or FAC P/PM certification preferred
- CSAW (Civilian Service Acquisition Workshop) training preferred
