Contract AnalystLocation: National Capital RegionSalary Range: $110,000 - $150,000BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.We are actively seeking a Contract Analyst to support our civilian client. This role will provide contract administration support, conduct market research and supply chain risk management analysis, interpret federal acquisition regulations, and apply knowledge of government contracting practices to support contractor management and SCRM (Supply Chaing Risk Management) activities.Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded.Work Description:In support of this civilian client, the Contract Analyst will provide contract administration and acquisition support while conducting comprehensive market research to assess supply chain vendor ownership, affiliations, capabilities, performance history, and other risk indicators. The Contract Analyst will prepare, review, submit, maintain, and track contract and funding documentation; respond to contract-related inquiries; provide guidance on complex contract administration issues; and research, analyze, and interpret federal acquisition regulations. This role will also use knowledge of government-industry business relationships, contractor networks, commercial motivations, and industry cost structures to inform supply chain risk management activities.Responsibilities: The Contract Analyst will support tasks such as:Conduct comprehensive market research to identify resources and collect, analyze, and interpret data related to supply chain vendorsAssess vendor ownership, affiliations, capabilities, performance history, and other relevant risk indicators in support of SCRM activitiesPrepare, review, submit, maintain, and track contract and funding documentationMaintain contract records and tracking systems and respond to contract-related inquiriesProvide guidance and recommendations on complex and unique contract administration issuesResearch, analyze, and interpret federal acquisition regulations, including FAR requirementsApply knowledge of government-industry business relationships, contractor organizations, commercial motivations, and supply chain networks to support SCRM activitiesUse understanding of cost structures and industry cost analysis to inform supply chain risk management activitiesMinimum Requirements: U. S. CitizenBachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field11 to 13 years of experience managing Federal contractsFamiliarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Experience assessing contract processes and proceduresExperience applying government business practices to contractor managementExperience providing contract administration support, including preparing and reviewing contract and funding documentationPreferred Requirements: Experience supporting supply chain risk management, vendor risk analysis, or market research activitiesExperience analyzing vendor ownership, affiliations, performance history, capabilities, or other risk indicatorsKnowledge of government-industry business relationships, prime and subcontractor networks, commercial motivations, and industry cost structuresExperience supporting federal health, public health, emergency preparedness, or HHS-related mission areasBenefits:BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare plan, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.About BluePathBluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.https://www.bluepathlabs.com/BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.