Senior Acquisition and Contracting Support Analyst

PeopleTec, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Acquisition and Contracting Support Analyst to serve as a core SME, delivering cradle-to-grave contracting advisory and procurement package development for a DoD program.

You will translate technical requirements into compliant solicitation and contract execution packages, and support PCOs, CORs, and IPTs through pre-award to post-award activities. The role encompasses market research, source selection, data deliverables, acquisition planning, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive contracting/acquisition experience.
• Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS and agency supplements.
• Experience with multiple contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ).

Responsibilities

• Translate complex DoD needs into PWS/SOW/SOO with SLAs and QASP.
• Prepare and tailor CDRLs and DIDs with data rights, delivery, and reporting.
• Draft Sections L and M for competitive acquisitions and BVTO/LPTA.
• Develop determination documents (D&F, J&A) for reviews and approvals.
• Support IGCEs, cost breakdowns, and CLIN structuring with cost estimators.
• Conduct market research and draft MRRs under FAR Part 10.
• Coordinate Sources Sought, RFIs, and RFPs via SAM.gov.
• Draft acquisition plans and strategies under FAR Part 7/DFARS 207.
• Assist SSEBs/SSAs as a non-voting procurement advisor.
• Review proposals for compliance against requirements and terms.
• Track deliverables, schedules, and PWS performance metrics.
• Prepare modification packages and contract closeout procedures.
• Assist CORs with performance evaluations and CPARS entries.

Skills

FAR/DFARS

DoD contracting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

PIEE/WAWF

SPS/PD2/CWS

SAM.gov/CPARS/FPDS-NG

Job description

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Acquisition and Contracting Support Analystto support our Huntsville, AL location.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Acquisition and Contracting Support Analyst to serve as a core subject matter expert providing comprehensive, cradle-to-grave contracting advisory and procurement package development support to a PAE Fires, Program Management Office. The successful candidate will translate program technical requirements into compliant, actionable solicitation and contract execution packages in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific acquisition instructions. This role supports Procuring Contracting Officers (PCOs), Contracting Officers' Representatives (CORs), and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) through pre-award strategy formulation, solicitation package assembly, source selection advisory support, and post-award contract administration tracking.

Duties:

• Performance Work Statements and Specifications: Translate complex government technical needs into legally sufficient, clearly defined Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Statements of Objectives (SOO) with measurable Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs).
• Data Deliverables (CDRLs): Formulate and tailor Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs, DD Form 1423) mapped to appropriate Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), ensuring data rights assertions, delivery schedules, and technical reporting mechanisms align with program goals.
• Solicitation Sections L and M: Draft instructions to offerors (Section L) and evaluation criteria and methodologies (Section M) for competitive acquisitions, including Best Value Trade-Off (BVTO) and Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selections.
• Statutory and Regulatory Determinations: Draft supporting determination documents for government review and approval, including Determinations and Findings (D&F), Justifications and Approvals (J&A) for other than full and open competition, Sole Source Justifications, and Small Business Subcontracting Plan reviews.
• Cost and Price Modeling Support: Collaborate with government cost estimators to develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), cost breakdown models, and pricing schedules, including Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structuring.
• Market Research: Conduct comprehensive, documented market research across the commercial and defense industrial bases pursuant to FAR Part 10, and draft Market Research Reports (MRRs).
• Industry Outreach and Solicitations: Prepare and coordinate public announcements, including Sources Sought Notices, Requests for Information (RFIs), and Draft Requests for Proposal (RFPs) via SAM.gov and related portals. Synthesize industry feedback to inform government acquisition decisions.
• Acquisition Planning: Draft formal Acquisition Plans (APs) and Acquisition Strategies under FAR Part 7 and DFARS 207. Evaluate contracting mechanisms, including FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products and Commercial Services), FAR Part 15 (Negotiated Procurements), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) task orders, GSA Federal Supply Schedules, and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) consortium models.
• Small Business Utilization: Research and recommend socioeconomic set-aside strategies (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone) in alignment with agency small business utilization goals.
• Source Selection Advisory Support: Serve as a non-voting technical and procurement advisor to Source Selection Evaluation Boards (SSEBs) and Source Selection Authorities (SSAs), adhering strictly to FAR 15.3 and Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. 2101-2107) guidelines.
• Compliance Matrix Reviews: Conduct initial compliance reviews of vendor proposals against solicitation requirements, RFP terms, and baseline instructions to identify non-conforming submissions.
• Evaluation Synthesis: Prepare evaluation worksheets, synthesize technical evaluator findings into cohesive strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, and risk summaries, and draft factual inputs for Government Source Selection Decision Documents (SSDDs).
• Evaluation Notices (ENs): Draft clear, objective ENs and discussion questions for the Contracting Officer to present to competitive range offerors.
• Deliverable Surveillance: Establish and maintain deliverable tracking systems to monitor contractor compliance with CDRLs, contract delivery schedules, and PWS performance metrics.
• Modification Packages: Prepare procurement packages for contract modifications, including supplemental agreements, administrative changes, exercise of option periods, and scope change justifications.
• Performance Monitoring Support: Assist CORs in drafting contractor performance evaluations for submission into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
• Financial and Invoice Tracking: Review vendor invoices and public vouchers via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for cost and schedule consistency, labor category alignment, and travel reimbursement compliance. Alert the COR and PCO to cost growth, funding burn-rate anomalies, or period-of-performance risks.
• Contract Closeout: Facilitate administrative contract closeout procedures under FAR 4.804. Inventory deliverables, verify de-obligation amounts, and coordinate final property and patent clearances.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience providing direct contracting or acquisition support within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal Civilian agencies.
• Expert knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and agency-level supplements.
• Demonstrated proficiency structuring and administering Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), Time-and-Materials (T&M), and IDIQ task and delivery orders.
• Proficiency with standard government procurement platforms, including PIEE/WAWF, Standard Procurement System (SPS)/Procurement Desktop-Defense (PD2)/Contract Writing Systems (CWS), SAM.gov, CPARS, and FPDS-NG.
• Travel: Up to 5 %
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret clearance is required. Top Secret preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Acquisition/Contract Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Desired Skills:

• Master's degree or MBA.
• NCMA Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM).
• DAWIA Contracting Professional certification (or legacy DAWIA Level II/III in Contracting).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.