4+ years of compliance experience in the defense industry, specifically in purchasing compliance or procurement audit
Hands-on experience with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations (Parts 15, 19, 44, and 52)
Experience in auditing purchase files and documenting price reasonableness
Proven ability to develop and deliver compliance training
Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Ensure consistent administration of purchasing policies through file reviews and training
Conduct internal audits of purchase files against CPSR criteria and document findings
Support CPSR readiness with mock reviews and assist with DCMA reviews
Act as a point of contact for Small Business Subcontracting Plans
Gather, analyze, and submit data for ISR, SF294, and SSR reporting in SAM
Develop and deliver training on purchasing compliance and small business resources
Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
Hybrid work model with flexibility across multiple locations
Opportunity to work in a small, impactful team
Engagement in cross-functional collaboration
Chance to influence best practices in purchasing compliance
Access to advanced technology in the aerospace and defense sector
Full Job Description
Mercury Systems is seeking an experienced Purchasing Compliance Analyst to support the integrity and continued approval of the company's government purchasing system as a key member of the Purchasing Compliance team, reporting to the Purchasing Compliance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wants to work for a company that brings sophisticated technology to commercial applications in the aerospace and defense industry.
Join a small team where you will work cross-functionally with the ability to make an impact on implementing best-practices to grow and develop the department. This position is hybrid and can be worked from several of our Mercury Systems locations.
Job Responsibilities:
The Purchasing Compliance analyst is responsible for internal audits of purchase files, reinforcement of purchasing policies and procedures, development and delivery of compliance training, and analysis of compliance metrics to drive process improvement. The position also provides dedicated support to the Small Business Liaison Office (SBLO), including subcontracting plan development and administration, goal performance analysis, and federal reporting through the System for Award Management.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure purchasing policies and procedures are consistently administered across the Purchasing team through file reviews and training
Conduct internal audits of purchase files against CPSR criteria, including competition and sole-source justifications, price reasonableness determinations, and FAR/DFARS flow-downs; document findings and drive corrective actions to closure
Support CPSR readiness through mock reviews and self-assessments, and assist with DCMA reviews and responses
Serve as a point of contact for the creation and administration of Small Business Subcontracting Plans
Support data gathering, analysis and submission for ISR, SF294, and SSR reporting in SAM, and lead short-term projects supporting bi-annual SF294 reporting cycles
Develop and deliver training on purchasing compliance, subcontracting plans, and small business tools and resources
Participate in special projects and perform other position-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Typically requires 4+ years of compliance experience within the defense industry, in purchasing compliance, subcontract administration, or procurement audit
Hands-on CPSR experience
Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS (Parts 15, 19, 44, and 52)
Experience auditing purchase files and documenting price reasonableness determinations
Experience developing and delivering compliance training
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualification:
Demonstrated experience with small business subcontracting plans and federal reporting (ISR, SF294, SSR, SAM)
Experience developing and delivering compliance training
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and supply chain analytics tools
Small Business Subcontracting reporting
This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.
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About Mercury Systems
Mercury Systems is a technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of open architecture, secure processing systems and subsystems for commercial, defense, and intelligence applications. The company's products and solutions are used in a variety of applications, including radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and cyber security. Mercury Systems was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
