Acquisition Contracts Analyst

VISTA Technology Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mid-senior level Acquisition Contracts Analyst to support their NAVSEA customer in a hybrid role. This exciting position involves drafting contracts, managing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive contracting experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Plan

Competitive Leave Package

Qualifications

• 7+ years of contracting experience, including drafting contracts and SOW.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts and manage contract data requirements.
• Attend client meetings and support acquisition planning.

Skills

Contract Management

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Excellent Communication Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Office Suite

DoD Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Systems Product Solutions (SPS)

Job description

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is seeking a mid-senior level Acquisition Contracts Analyst to support our NAVSEA customer located in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid position reporting onsite 3 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Draft contracts, task orders, work requests or any other documents necessary to acquire goods and services.
• Draft and/or review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and communications involved with awarding the contracts.
• Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) management, creating and routing Purchase Requests (PR), and authoring Statements of Work (SOW)
• Attend client meetings in and outside the Washington DC area including CONUS and OCONUS (Hawaii) military bases and shipyard locations as needed
• Support the development of plans to streamline sonar sensor contracting and acquisitions for follow on tasking

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree AND 7+ years of contracting experience to include, but not limited to, drafting and modifying contracts, tasks orders, work requests, and SOW
• Project/program management experience supporting a Navy Program Office
• Experience generating purchase requests (PR)
• Experience with standard procurement system (SPS) for contract management and execution
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System (DFARS), principles of acquisition planning, and requirements necessary to accomplish assigned duties
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, and comfortable with speaking publicly
• Ability to support the client during planned and ADHOC meetings both local and various CONUS and OCONUS (Hawaii) military bases and shipyard/overhaul locations
• Must be proactive, possess the ability to work in a fast paced/high demand environment, work well independently and in a team environment, and possess the ability to maintain a high level of high performance in stressful environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and MS Teams)
• Must be willing to travel up to 40% as needed
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with managing purchase request (PR) via Systems Product Solutions (SPS) or any other managing tool
• Basic familiarity with NAVSEA submarine program offices
• Experience working in a naval shipyard environment
• Experience as a technical acquisition writer for the US Navy or any other branch of the DoD

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 $110,000.00 to $150,000.00 (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.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com.

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