LOCATION: Falls Church, VA

SUMMARY: The Contract Analyst will support the Defense Health Agency (DHA). DHA is responsible for the effective execution and operation of the Department of Defense (DoD) medical mission, which is to provide medical services and support to specified categories of individuals entitled to DoD medical care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Exceptional knowledge of all phases of acquisition management.
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal and DoD contracting principles (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD Directives and Instructions, laws, regulations and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert technical advice, staff coordination and consultation to foster formulating guidelines, implementing new developments, and providing expert interpretation.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requirements:

• A Bachelors Degree with a major in any field is required.
• Extensive knowledge or understanding of direct Federal procurement experience as an actual Federal Government employee and/or Contractor in 1102 series (or equivalent) as a contract specialist/administrator or procurement analyst.
• Familiarity with DoD procurement (basic concepts and definitions of the subject)
• Minimum 5 years of direct Federal procurement experience comprised of:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience serving as an actual Federal government employee and/or Contractor in 1102 series (or equivalent) as a contract specialist/administrator or procurement analyst;
• Minimum 5 years experience - Extensive knowledge or understanding of all phases of acquisition management.
• Minimum 5 years experience - Extensive knowledge or understanding of Federal and DoD contracting principles (FAR and DFARS), DoD Directives and Instructions, laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Minimum 3 years experience - Knowledge or understanding of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position.
• Minimum 3 years experience - Knowledge or understanding of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert technical advice, staff coordination and consultation to foster formulating guidelines, implementing new developments, and providing expert interpretation.
• For NEM-CD, PS-CD, MC-CD, WM-CD, CM-CD and EMS-CD locations, federal contract writing system experience is required.
• Knowledge of Federal and DOD acquisition procedures desired.
• Contract writing system PD2 experience preferable, but not required desired.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project as well as with Adobe Acrobat

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CLEARANCE:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance if required by contract

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format.
• May be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 15 pounds.

Note: This position is contingent upon award and funding.