Contracts Analyst

DCS Corporation; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Fort Belvoir, Virginia is seeking a Contracts Analyst to support U.S. Army acquisition efforts in a fast-paced product office environment.

You will manage lifecycle DoD acquisitions, staff milestone documents, and coordinate with Army Contracting Command to ensure compliant contracting actions. The role requires a Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) and a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience in procurement, contracting documents, and program management.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to sensitive customer requirements.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required.
• Bachelor's degree and significant related experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR and contracting/procurement packages is essential.
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle and contracting documents is expected.

Responsibilities

• Executes DoD acquisition lifecycle management for assigned projects.
• Coordinates work across acquisition process and life cycle phases.
• Prepares milestone documentation and contracting plans.
• Assists with contracting strategy and coordinates with Army Contracting Command.
• Participates in source selection boards and conducts evaluations.
• Engages in product IPTs, tests, and product demonstrations.
• Oversees contract activity and maintains program budget and schedule.
• Identifies cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs.
• Develops acquisition strategies and plans.
• Maintains configuration control of acquisition documents.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret clearance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WAWF

iRAPT

GFEBS

DODI 5000.02

Job description

Are you ready to put your acquisition expertise to work on meaningful, high-impact programs? DCS is seeking motivated professionals to support dynamic U.S. Army acquisition efforts in a fast-paced product office environment in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. As a ContractsAnalyst, you will provide DoD acquisition lifecycle management support to Army acquisition programs and integrated government teams, working across a variety of programs and task areas where your contributions truly matter.

As part of our team, you will bring your problem-solving mindset, acquisition skills, and analytical expertise to life. At DCS Corporation, you will find competitive pay, top-tier benefits, and a collaborative, innovative culture built to support your growth. Best of all, you'll be part of a mission-driven team focused on achieving meaningful results.

This is a full-time, onsite position.

Essential Job Functions

• Executes DoD acquisition lifecycle management for assigned projects.
• Coordinates work products and tasks across the acquisition process and life cycle phases.
• Prepares, configures, and staffs milestone documentation.
• Assists with determining contracting strategy, prepares contracting documents, and coordinates activities with Army Contracting Command.
• Participates in source selection boards and conducts technical evaluations.
• Participates in product IPTs, test events, test reviews, and product demonstrations.
• Assists in providing contract oversight for assigned products.
• Maintains and manages the program budget and master schedule.
• Identifies cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs.
• Develops draft Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans and other acquisition documents.
• Works with contracting personnel to achieve desired contracted outcome.
• Maintains configuration control of acquisition documents.
• Prepares plans for product risk mitigation.

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have a Secret clearance or be able to obtain one.
• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience.
• Understand the FAR and have a demonstrated ability to develop contracting and procurement packages.
• Knowledge and demonstrated skills in: Product Life Cycle Management Project Team Management Acquisition and Contracting documents (to include J&A, Source Selection Plans, PWS, IGCE, D&F), WAWF, iRAPT, cost analysis, Project Management, database management, GFEBS, DODI 5000.02, Defense Acquisition System, and JCIDS.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Proactive, self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience working as a Government Contracts Specialist is a plus.
• Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA Level II certification in Program Management acquisition career field or PMP Certification.