Acquisition Contract Analyst - Crystal City, VA

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Arlington (VA)

Hybrid

USD 105,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Vision insurance

Life insurance

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Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Vista Technology Services, Arlington, VA, seeks an Acquisition Contract Analyst to support NAVSEA. Hybrid role on-site 3 days/week with Navy/DoD contract experience.

The ideal candidate has DoD acquisition background, expertise drafting acquisition documents, and strong communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 10 years Navy/DoD contract experience with an Associate.
5+ years of Navy/DoD contract management or administration experience.
Experience drafting and maintaining acquisition documents and related regulatory materials.
Experience tracking post-award status, funding allocations, and expenditures.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities; proficient with MS Office and BI tools.

Responsibilities

Provide cradle-to-grave acquisition contract management support.
Draft and maintain RFPs, J&A, SOWs, TI and related documents.
Track post-award status, obligations, and funding allocations.
Support program meetings, prepare briefings and written materials.
Develop presentations and meeting minutes; track actions and ownership.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.

Skills

Navy/DoD contracts

MS Office 365

Power BI

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associates

Bachelors

Tools

MS Office 365

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

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Job Description

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is seeking an Acquisition Contract Analyst to support a NAVSEA program office located in Crystal City, VA.

This is a hybrid position reporting on-site 3 days/week.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, results-oriented and have Navy/DoD acquisition contract experience and familiar with Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

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)
Track and analyze post-award contract status, financial allocations, obligations, expenditures, and fund allocation
Support needs assessments, examining 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
Develop presentations, meeting minutes, letters and memoranda, and tracking action items
Build strong working relationships with cross functional teams to facilitate and achieve program goals and objectives

Auto req ID

481179BR

Minimum Education Required

Associates

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Required Experience

Basic Qualifications

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, 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 collaboration and interpersonal skills
Proactive, organization, time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Active DoD Secret clearance required

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 $105,000.00 to $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.

Preferred Experience

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 contracting authority systems, 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

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other