Job Title: Contract Analyst Location: Bethesda, MD (on-site Monday-Friday at Government facility)
Position Type: Full-time; Contract Award Contingency*Position SummaryIMS is seeking a Contract Analyst to support federal acquisition and procurement operations for a federal healthcare customer. This position provides acquisition and contracting support throughout the procurement lifecycle. The successful candidate will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to ensure acquisition actions are executed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with applicable federal regulations and policies.
*Contract Award Contingency: This position is being advertised in anticipation of a potential contract award (Q1 2027) and is
contingent upon the successful award of that contract to our organization. If the contract is not awarded, this position will not be filled.
Key Responsibilities (List not all inclusive):- Support acquisition planning, market research, and procurement strategy development.
- Prepare, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation and procurement packages.
- Assist in developing Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), acquisition plans, and supporting documentation.
- Support contract awards, modifications, option exercises, funding actions, and contract closeout activities.
- Maintain contract files and acquisition records in accordance with federal and agency requirements.
- Monitor procurement actions and identify potential concerns while supporting contract administration activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
- Collect, organize, and analyze acquisition and procurement data for reports, status updates, metrics, and briefing materials for Government leadership.
- Perform price and cost analysis, assessing information from Requests for Information against procurement history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, providing responsive support and maintaining positive working relationships throughout the lifecycle of engagements.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, Organizational Management, or a related field; or
- Associate degree supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in one or more of the disciplines listed above.
- Minimum five (5) years of direct federal procurement experience in the GS-1102 Contracting Series or equivalent experience as a Contract Specialist, Contract Administrator, Procurement Analyst, or related acquisition professional.
- DAWIA Contracting Level II certification, or the current DoD equivalent (Practitioner) under the Back to Basics framework. Graduate level education may be substituted for years of experience or for the DAWIA certification.
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal acquisition and procurement operations; databases and tools experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) secret clearance (if required).
Skills & Competencies:- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition and procurement processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interpret and apply federal acquisition regulations and policies.
- Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other business applications.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Salary Range$92,000 - $114,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and contract funding availability. Final compensation will be determined based on candidate experience, internal equity, and client contract requirements. Salary range shown is the good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this position at the time of posting.
Physical Requirements:- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboad, mouse, and other office equipment
- Visual acuity for close work, such as reading on screens and in print and working on a computer
- Occasional lifting of materials or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a professional office environment
- Sufficient physical ability to move about the workspace to attend meetings, access files, and perform other job-related tasks
This position description reflects IMS'sassignment of essential functions; nothing in this job description restricts the Company's latitude to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
