Jr. Contract Analyst

Amyx, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) with matching contributions

PTO

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Amyx, Inc. is seeking a Junior Contract Analyst to support the Defense Health Agency Team in Frederick, Maryland. The role involves preparing pre- and post-award documentation, assisting in vendor evaluations, and performing quality assurance on contracts. Candidates should have a background in contracting principles and a Bachelor's degree that includes accounting or business-related coursework. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental plans, PTO, and 401(k) matching contributions.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a contract specialist/administrator or procurement analyst.
• Knowledge of Federal and DOD acquisition procedures.
• Contract writing system PD2 experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing pre‑award activities related to soliciting offers.
• Conduct activities related to the evaluation of vendor quotations.
• Review and assess the need to modify contracts and conduct terminations.

Skills

Knowledge of contracting principles

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding

Familiarity with price and cost analysis principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in relevant fields

Tools

MS Office Products

MS Project

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Amyx is seeking to hire a Junior Contract Analyst in support of our Defense Health Agency (DHA) Team. The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is responsible for the effective execution and operation of the Department of Defense (DoD) medical mission, which is to provide medical services and support to specified categories of individuals entitled to DoD medical care. The DHA provides medical care for the DoD’s 9.6 million eligible beneficiaries through the defense health program which includes contracted health care networks and military treatment facilities.

Contracting Division Support

Accomplish and deliver compliant pre- and post-award documentation and/or contractual documents in accordance with the FAR, DFARS, DHA and DoD supplements, policy guidance directives and instructions. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the planning for and executing the pre‑award activities related to soliciting offers:
  • Publicizing the proposed procurement
  • Preparing solicitations
  • Responding to pre‑award inquiries
  • Conducting a pre‑proposal conference
  • Amending or canceling the solicitation
• Review and assist to determine if negotiated procedures will be utilized to select the appropriate vendor(s) to satisfy the requirement.
• Conduct the activities related to the evaluation of quotations in response to a solicitation:
• Receiving quotations
• Processing late quotations
• Identifying and resolving mistakes in quotations
• Conducting price analysis
• Determining completeness
• Assist in evaluating vendor proposals in accordance with statute, regulation, policy, factors established in the solicitation, and the Source Selection Plan, as applicable.
• Assist in conducting contract award activities to include determining contractor responsibility; preparing the award documentation; issuing the award; processing requests for a debriefing; and responding to protests, if necessary.
• Review to consider the need to examine issues that may aid in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of contract requirements and identify and resolve potential problems.
• Assist in the planning and conducting post‑award orientation designed to resolve potential or actual issues that may affect contract performance and to achieve a mutual understanding of significant responsibilities of both the Government and contractor.
• Assist in performing quality assurance and administration of the contract by monitoring and assessing contractor performance and communicating, negotiating and addressing issues that may arise during the performance of the contract.
• Assist in collecting, reviewing, and assessing payment‑related information relative to:
• Determining the allowability of costs associated with the requirement
• Performing adjustments, as needed
• Evaluating accounting and estimating systems
• Authorizing invoice payment
• In coordination with Government, review and assess to determine if there is a requirement to modify the contract by changing the terms in writing in order to protect the rights of all parties.
• Provide input to determine the need to modify the contract using the type of contract modification that best fits the acquisition situation.
• Review, assess and provide the government information to determine if it is in the best interest of the Government to terminate a contract.
• Assist in determining the method used to terminate the contract and carry out the termination in accordance with applicable statute and regulation.
• Verify that the contract file is complete and closeout the contract file.
• Must have the ability to communicate accurate information.

Supported Technologies

• Integrative Acquisition Environment
• DOD acquisition system

Qualifications

• A 4‑year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field, that includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods or organization.
• 2 years of experience serving as a Federal government and/or contractor employee in the GS‑1102 series or equivalent capacity as a contract specialist/administrator or procurement analyst.
• Knowledge of contracting principles, laws, regulation and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of fact‑finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.
• Familiarity with price and cost analysis principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency in MS Office Products, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal and DOD acquisition procedures.
• Contract writing system PD2 experience preferable, but not required.
• Knowledge of the federal acquisition regulations (FAR), process and policies.

Benefits include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Thank you for your interest. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions!

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.