Acquisition Analyst

The Acquisition Analyst position is responsible for providing support to Departmental-level acquisition processes. The Acquisition Analyst also works to ensure that the Department's acquisition process is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.

This role will be fully remote.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Acquisition Analyst provides support in all aspects of the acquisition and grants lifecycle process within the program office to assist with the management and execution procurement/contract actions, programmatic initiatives, and process automations and reporting. Efforts include but are not limited to:

• Program strategic planning and 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

• Proposal evaluation

• Analysis of cost and price

• Award recommendations

• Post-award administration

• Contract closeout in accordance with applicable rules, policies, laws, and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor''s Degree

• 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 standards of 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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Power platform- Forms, Lists, SharePoint, Automate, PowerApps, and Power 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