Acquisition Contract Analyst with Security Clearance

About the role

VISTA Technology Services, Inc is seeking an Acquisition Analyst to provide cradle to grave acquisition contract management support to the PAE Mission Systems program office. The role involves drafting and maintaining acquisition documents, tracking contract status, and supporting program meetings and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Aid in drafting and maintaining acquisition documents such as acquisition plans, RFPs, purchase requests, J&A, SOWs, D&F, Technical Advisory Reports, and TI
• Monitor and analyze post-award contract status, financial allocations, obligations, expenditures, and fund allocation
• Support needs assessments, examine program data to identify trends, risks, and recommend corrective actions
• Attend meetings and program reviews, assist with compiling presentations, written materials, and/or electronic communications as required
• Track funds retrieved through MISIL financial database as the standard method of payment for FMS
• Develop presentations, meeting minutes, letters and memoranda, and track action items
• Build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to facilitate and achieve program goals and objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant Navy/DoD acquisition contract experience OR Associates and 10 years of relevant Navy/DoD experience
• 5+ years of experience in Navy/DoD contract management or contract administration
• Experience drafting and maintaining acquisition documents, such as acquisition plans, RFPs, purchase requests, J&A, SOWs, D&F, Technical Advisory Reports, and Technical Instructions (TI)
• Experience monitoring and analyzing post-award contract status, financial allocations, obligations, expenditures, and fund allocation
• Experience supporting program meetings and reviews, preparing briefings and other written materials, and tracking and monitoring action items to completion
• Experience preparing and reviewing Flag and Senior Executive Service (SES) level program briefs, correspondence for general and Congressional information, action memos, issue papers, and responses to requests for information
• Experience using MS Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) skills. Power BI helpful
• Knowledge of contract management policies, regulations, guidance such as FAR, DFARS, DFARS PGI, OSD Class Deviation, or Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplements (NMCARs), contract strategy types, contract types, uniform contract line-item numbering system, and product service code or identification
• Ability to perform needs assessments, examine program data to identify trends, risks, and recommend corrective actions
• Strong communication and collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organization, time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a Program Executive Office (PEO) or Program Management Office (PMO) supporting a defense weapon system program
• Knowledge of contracting strategy types, such as F&O, Sole Source, Other Transaction Authority, International Acquisition, Foreign Military Sales, and Multiyear Procurement and Advance Procurement
• Knowledge of DoD and DoN authoritative systems of record, such as DAVE, RDAIS, NEPS, PBIS, PIEE, AMS, ASSIST, or AAFDID
• Knowledge of DoD and DoN Financial Management policies, regulations, and guidance
• Knowledge of resource allocation processes, program planning, budget execution, spend plans, authorization and appropriation, and appropriation accounts or categories
• Knowledge of AAF Pathway, functional policies, guidance, and manuals

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $130,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

VISTA offers a competitive leave package and a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and an employer matching 401(k) plan.

Benefits

• Competitive leave package
• Generous benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and an employer matching 401(k) plan

Application

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com.

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans Employer.