Senior Contract Analyst

Overview

Amyx, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contract Analyst located in Ft. Detrick, MD, to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA is responsible for the effective execution and operation of the Department of Defense's (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 is provided through the defense health program which includes contracted health care networks and military treatment facilities. 

Responsibilities

• To qualify, a candidate must possess:

  • Exceptional knowledge of all phases of acquisition and procurement management.
  • Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position.
  • Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.
  • Exceptional knowledge of Federal and DoD contracting principles (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD Directives and Instructions, laws, regulations and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide expert technical advice, staff coordination and consultation to foster formulating guidelines, implementing new developments, and providing expert interpretation.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills and be proficient in MS Office Products, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat.

   Supported Technologies:

  • Integrative Acquisition Environment
  • DOD Acquisition System

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree with a major in any field, that includes at least 24 semester hours of any of the following fields:
• accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization.
• Minimum 10 years of direct Federal procurement experience comprised of:
• Minimum 5 years of experience serving as an actual Federal government employee (not contractor) in GS-1102 series (or equivalent) as a contracting officer, contract specialist or procurement analyst;
• Additional 5 years of experience as a Federal or contract employee in direct support of Federal procurements serving in a capacity equivalent to the 1102 series contract specialist or procurement analyst.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Federal and DOD acquisition procedures
• DoD Contract Writing System experience preferable.

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

Please contact talent@amyx.com 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.

Physical DemandsEmployee 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.