Acquisition Contract Analyst

VISTA Technology Services; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Contract Analyst to support a NAVSEA program office in Crystal City, VA. This hybrid role requires on-site presence three days per week, with ongoing coordination across defense procurement activities.

You will draft and maintain acquisition documents, monitor post-award statuses, and support program reviews and briefings while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet program goals. A DoD clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years Navy/DoD acquisition contract experience OR Associate's and 10 years Navy/DoD experience.
• 5+ years of Navy/DoD contract management or contract administration.
• Experience drafting and maintaining acquisition documents (RFPs, SOWs, J&A, TI).
• Experience monitoring post-award contract status and finances.
• Experience supporting program meetings, preparing briefings and memos.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and related DoD regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide cradle-to-grave acquisition contract management support.
• Draft and maintain acquisition documents (RFPs, J&A, SOWs, TI).
• Track post-award status, obligations, expenditures, and funds.
• Assist with needs assessments and program data analysis to identify trends and risks.
• Attend meetings, prepare presentations and written materials.
• Develop meeting minutes, letters, memoranda and action items.
• Build cross-functional relationships to achieve program goals.

Skills

Contract management

Drafting acquisition docs

Post-award analysis

Needs assessment & data analysis

Meetings & briefings

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & interpersonal skills

DoD security clearance

MS Office 365 Suite

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Power BI (helpful)

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years Navy/DoD acquisition experience OR Associate's + 10 years Navy/DoD

Tools

Power BI

Job description

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is seeking an Acquisition ContractAnalyst to support a NAVSEAprogram office located in Crystal City, VA. This is a hybrid position reporting on-site 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Provide cradle-to-grave acquisition contract management support to the PAE Mission Systems Program Office
• Assist with drafting and maintaining acquisition documents, such as acquisition plans, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), purchase requests, Class or Justification and Approval (J&A), Justification and Approval for International Agreements, Statement of Works (SOWs), Determination and Findings (D&F), Technical Advisory Reports, and Technical Instructions (TI)
• Trackand analyzepost-award contract status, financial allocations, obligations, expenditures, and fund allocation
• Support needs assessments, examiningprogram 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
• Develop presentations, meeting minutes, letters and memoranda, and tracking action items
• Buildstrong working relationships with cross functional teams to facilitate and achieve program goals and objectives

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5years of relevant Navy/DoDacquisition contract experience OR Associates and 10years of relevant Navy/DoD experience
• 5+ years of experience in Navy/DoDcontract management or contract administration
• Experience drafting and maintaining acquisition documents, such as acquisition plans, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), purchase requests, Class or Justification and Approval (J&A), Justification and Approval for International Agreements, Statement of Works (SOWs), Determination and Findings (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 collaborationand interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organization, time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Active DoD Secret clearance required

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a Program Executive Office (PEO) orProgram 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

Salary at VISTA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is$105,000.00to $130,000.00(annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of VISTA's total compensation package for employees. We also offer 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.

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

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