Senior Contracts Analyst

MDW Associates, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Group Life Insurance

Retirement/401(k)

Flexible Leave Policy

Job summary

MDW Associates, LLC is seeking a Senior Contracts Analyst to work with a government client in Arlington, VA. The position supports the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment and involves preparing contracting policies and regulations.

This hybrid role requires strong contracting experience, independent work in fast-paced environments, and excellent communication skills. A Bachelor's Degree is required, and an Advanced Degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of demonstrated practical experience and 3 years of staff level experience.
• At least 5 years of recent experience in drafting Acquisition policy, regulations, and legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with urgent deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, publish and maintain contracting policy memorandums.
• Coordinate with Government agencies to support various tasks.
• Develop legislation, policies, and regulations related to contracting.

Skills

Practical experience in Contracting

Acquisition policy drafting

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

MDW Associates is currently seeking a Senior Contracts Analyst to work with our government client in Arlington, VA. The Senior Contracts Analyst will support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), which plays a critical role within the Department of War (DoW).

This role is hybrid and is on‑site two to three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, publish and maintain contracting policy memorandums and regulatory guidance.
• Coordinate with other Government agencies and stakeholders to support drafting, analysis, and staffing of tasks including but not limited to the following: Legislative Proposals; Congressional Reporting; memoranda; regulations; waivers; deviations; FOIA requests; audit responses; instructions; guidebooks; and training.
• Develop contracting‑related legislation, policies, regulations, memoranda, and presentations (briefing slides) in support of:
• Commercial Support to Operations (CSO); Operational Contract Support (OCS); Private Security Contracts (PSC); Special Emergency Procurement Authorities (SEPA); Combat Support Agency Review Team (CSART); Government Purchase Card (GPC) use during Contingency and emergencies; and Vendor Threat Mitigation (VTM).
• Other Transaction Authority (OTA), Commercial Solutions Opening/Offering (CSO), Consortia Management Organizations (CMO), and 32 CFR Part 3.
• Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreements (RDPA), trade discussions with partners and allies, procurements required under domestic preference and Made in America Laws (to include the Berry Amendment, Specialty Metals, and Buy American Statute), Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance

Required Experience / Skills

• At least 7 years of demonstrated practical experience and 3 years of recent staff level (Component level or higher) with Innovation in Contracting or Contingency and Emergency Acquisition experience.
• At least 5 years of recent experience in drafting Acquisition policy, regulations, and legislation at the Component level or above.
• Capable of working independently in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple concurrent tasks with urgent deadlines, interfacing with other congressional analysts throughout the DoW, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Products must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to synthesize complex legislative language, quickly determining DoW equities (areas of DoW responsibility or impact).

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Acquisition Program Management Practitioner (or Legacy Level III) or Contracting Professional (or Legacy Level III) is highly desirable.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required but an Advanced Degree is preferred.

Security Requirements

• Candidates for this position must have an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

Equal Opportunity Employer

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial‑minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.