Senior Contract Analyst

Far West Federal Holding, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Life and AD&D Insurance

Education Assistance

Performance-based Incentives

Job summary

Far West Federal Holding, LLC seeks a Senior Contract Analyst to provide on-site contract and procurement support at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The role applies extensive Federal and DoD acquisition expertise across the lifecycle, delivering compliant, timely acquisition products.

The analyst will work independently, coordinate with government personnel, and may guide other acquisition staff while ensuring authoritative, non-inherently governmental guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, organization, or a qualifying combination of these fields is preferred.
• At least 10 years of specialized acquisition or contracting experience and DAWIA Contracting Level III certification, current DoD Contracting Professional Certification, FAC-C Professional certification, or another equivalent.
• Outstanding operational and managerial resource experience and subject-matter expertise in acquisition-life-cycle areas.
• Proven leadership in challenging management or team-lead roles across multiple organizations.
• Strong knowledge of acquisition techniques, price and cost analysis, and complex contracting issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication, analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support across all phases of acquisition management and the federal acquisition life cycle.
• Apply knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoD directives and instructions, and other applicable laws and procedures.
• Review and analyze requirements involving purchasing, procurement, training, research, and cost analysis.
• Perform price and cost analysis using market information and established rates to assess price reasonableness.
• Conduct fact-finding, analyze problems, identify risks, and develop corrective-action recommendations.
• Provide expert technical advice, coordination, and guidance on acquisition-process improvements.
• Support development of acquisition strategies, requirements documents, solicitations, and evaluation materials.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officers, program managers, CORs, legal counsel, and financial personnel.
• Maintain audit-ready acquisition records and provide status reporting.
• Maintain clear contractor status and ensure non-inherently governmental boundaries.

Skills

Acquisition knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Position Description

Angayut, LLC is seeking one Senior Contract Analyst to provide on-site contract and procurement support to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This senior position supports complex acquisition matters across the acquisition life cycle, provides expert analysis and recommendations, and may guide other acquisition personnel while Government officials retain all inherently governmental decision-making and approval authority.

The Senior Contract Analyst will apply extensive Federal and DoD acquisition expertise to price and cost analysis, fact-finding, problem resolution, acquisition planning, business-process improvement, and management support. The analyst will work independently, coordinate with Government personnel, and deliver accurate, timely, and compliant acquisition products.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert support across all phases of acquisition management and the federal acquisition life cycle.
• Apply current knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, DoD directives and instructions, and other applicable acquisition laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Review and analyze acquisition and contracting requirements involving purchasing, procurement, training, research, business-process improvement, financial analysis, and federal program or project management.
• Perform price and cost analysis using market information, prior acquisition history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to assess price reasonableness.
• Conduct fact-finding, analyze complex acquisition problems, identify risks, and develop concrete and supportable corrective-action recommendations.
• Provide expert technical advice, staff coordination, and consultation supporting the development of guidelines and implementation of acquisition-process improvements.
• Support preparation and review of acquisition strategies, requirements documents, solicitations, evaluation materials, award documentation, modifications, and other pre-award and post-award products.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officers, contract specialists, program managers, CORs, legal counsel, financial personnel, and requiring activities as directed.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready acquisition records and provide recurring or ad hoc status reporting.
• Maintain clear contractor status and ensure all advice and assistance remain within non-inherently governmental boundaries.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, organization, or a qualifying combination of these fields is preferred.
• Experience and certification: At least 10 years of specialized acquisition or contracting experience and DAWIA Contracting Level III certification, current DoD Contracting Professional Certification, FAC-C Professional certification, or another equivalent.
• Outstanding recent operational and managerial resource experience and demonstrated subject-matter expertise in one or more relevant acquisition-life-cycle or program functional areas.
• Demonstrated record of professional excellence in challenging management or team-lead roles across multiple organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of current acquisition techniques and best practices, including price and cost analysis and resolution of complex contracting issues.
• Exceptional written and oral communication, analytical, coordination, customer-service, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• S. citizenship is required.

Travel

No travel is currently anticipated. Occasional travel may be required if authorized by the Government and the company.

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain the favorable suitability determination, background investigation, installation access, and credentialing required for performance, including a Common Access Card or other Government‑issued credential when applicable.

Employment is contingent upon contract award, Government approval where applicable, successful completion of company pre‑employment requirements, and availability at the start of performance.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, paid time off, and employer‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees can also access career development and education assistance and performance-based incentives.

About Far West Federal Holding, LLC

Far West Federal Holding is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC)-owned organization focused on our federal clients' success. Far West Federal and its ANC 8(a) subsidiaries, Angayut and Far West Services, provide a broad range of services that empower government teams and support critical missions across federal agencies. As the federal contracting business of Far West Inc., Far West Federal and subsidiaries support unique social responsibilities to preserve and benefit Alaska Native peoples and cultures. We are passionate about our impact, helping to secure an enduring future for over 575 Far West shareholders from Chignik Bay.

Join Our Team

We value our employees and their contributions, and our leadership team maintains this culture. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your education and experience to support a meaningful mission, working as a part of a dedicated and professional team,

This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. The employee must be able to communicate and exchange information effectively and routinely use standard office equipment. The position may occasionally require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Far West Federal complies with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, regulations, and federal contracting requirements. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination and consistent with applicable federal requirements governing equal employment opportunity.