What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Purchasing Compliance Analyst position at Mercury Systems?
Mercury Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Compliance Analyst to support the integrity and continued approval of the company's government purchasing system as a key member of the Purchasing Compliance team, reporting to the Purchasing Compliance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wants to work for a company that brings sophisticated technology to commercial applications in the aerospace and defense industry.
Join a small team where you will work cross-functionally with the ability to make an impact on implementing best-practices to grow and develop the department. This position is hybrid and can be worked from several of our Mercury Systems locations.
Job Responsibilities:
The Purchasing Compliance analyst is responsible for internal audits of purchase files, reinforcement of purchasing policies and procedures, development and delivery of compliance training, and analysis of compliance metrics to drive process improvement. The position also provides dedicated support to the Small Business Liaison Office (SBLO), including subcontracting plan development and administration, goal performance analysis, and federal reporting through the System for Award Management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure purchasing policies and procedures are consistently administered across the Purchasing team through file reviews and training
- Conduct internal audits of purchase files against CPSR criteria, including competition and sole-source justifications, price reasonableness determinations, and FAR/DFARS flow-downs; document findings and drive corrective actions to closure
- Support CPSR readiness through mock reviews and self-assessments, and assist with DCMA reviews and responses
- Serve as a point of contact for the creation and administration of Small Business Subcontracting Plans
- Support data gathering, analysis and submission for ISR, SF294, and SSR reporting in SAM, and lead short-term projects supporting bi-annual SF294 reporting cycles
- Develop and deliver training on purchasing compliance, subcontracting plans, and small business tools and resources
- Participate in special projects and perform other position-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Typically requires 4 years of compliance experience within the defense industry, in purchasing compliance, subcontract administration, or procurement audit
- Hands-on CPSR experience
- Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS (Parts 15, 19, 44, and 52)
- Experience auditing purchase files and documenting price reasonableness determinations
- Experience developing and delivering compliance training
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualification:
- Demonstrated experience with small business subcontracting plans and federal reporting (ISR, SF294, SSR, SAM)
- Experience developing and delivering compliance training
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and supply chain analytics tools
- Small Business Subcontracting reporting
This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.