Procurement Analyst - Data-Driven for Federal Programs

Central Research; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Research, Inc. (CRI) seeks a Procurement Analyst to support a federal procurement organization. The role focuses on research, data analysis, policy support, procurement reporting, and process improvement to deliver well-supported work products for senior review.

Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, policy development, and preparing briefings and management materials. Strong Excel, communication, and analytical skills are essential; U.S. work eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, economics, procurement, analytics, or related field.
• 4 years of relevant professional experience in analysis, procurement, contracting, program support, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust Determination (security/background checks).
• Not in default on federal student loans.
• Demonstrated financial responsibility.
• No felony convictions within the past 7 years.
• Misdemeanor convictions within the past 7 years may impact eligibility.
• No non-medical collections totaling $7,500 or more.

Responsibilities

• Research federal procurement regulations, policies, procedures, market information, and acquisition practices.
• Collect, organize, validate, and analyze procurement data.
• Develop spreadsheets, reports, charts, and analytical summaries.
• Assist with procurement workload, cycle-time, milestone, and performance analysis.
• Support development and maintenance of procurement policies, procedures, templates, and SOPs.
• Assist with audit-response research and documentation.
• Support market research, acquisition strategy research, and requirements development.
• Assist with preparation of briefings, reports, issue papers, and management materials.
• Research information in PRISM or comparable contract-writing systems, SharePoint, FPDS, SAM, and other approved sources.
• Identify data inconsistencies, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support training materials and end-user guidance.
• Maintain organized records and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Research ability

Organization skills

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, economics, procurement, analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Procurement databases

Contract-writing systems

FPDS

SAM

SharePoint

Job description

Central Research, Inc. (CRI) seeks a Procurement Analyst to support a federal procurement organization. The role focuses on research, data analysis, policy support, procurement reporting, and process improvement to deliver well-supported work products for senior review.

Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, policy development, and preparing briefings and management materials. Strong Excel, communication, and analytical skills are essential; U.S. work eligibility applies.