What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Contract Analyst position at The Building People?
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a Senior Contract Analyst with the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The Senior Contract Specialist will assist with the project management, acquisition and administration activities for a broad range of agency-wide contracts and acquisition vehicles. Shall provide overall business analysis recommendations and reports for this project. Shall have demonstrated ability to ensure reports and deliverables meet expectations, are of outstanding quality, and interface with senior Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration and contractor managers.
Individual must have demonstrated expertise in the following areas:
- Contracting procedures, types, and methods, including formal advertising, fixed-price, cost contracting, and use of special provisions and incentives to enable the buyer to plan and carry out contracting assignments.
- Industry which furnishes requirements to determine availability of sources and to analyze the effects on agency requirements of industrial developments, seasonal price trends, economic factors affecting supply and transportation costs.
- Contract life cycle support ranging from day-to-day administration to program assistance and acquisition planning, and performance metrics.
- Contract management, and/or project support management.
- Managing level of effort, support services contracts, and coordination of technical and business management between organizational entities.
- Contracting techniques including management principles ranging from conceptualizing, planning, design, project development, and understanding of cost, scheduling and control measures.
- Managing subcontractors and consultants.
- Cost and price analysis techniques to perform a variety of computations relative to labor and other direct costs, indirect costs, specification requirements and charges for preparation and dissemination of contract deliverables to determine the best value for the Government.
- Negotiation techniques and skill in devising negotiation strategies to deal with contractors in resolving such problems as reducing costs, adjusting delivery schedules, and negotiating in sole source environments.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- DOE/NNSA Contracting Experience preferred but not required.
Required Experience & Skills
- Ten (10) years of direct supporting the federal acquisition processes, including assistance with all types of contracts (FFP, cost-reimbursement, and T&M)
- Qualified candidates shall possess at least FAC-C/DAWIA Level II certification.
- Familiar with government regulations including FTR, JFTR, Fly America Act, and other statutes and policies needed for ensuring all domestic and international travel is in compliance.
- Familiarity with GAAP and FAR cost/price analysis
- Ability to organize, write, and edit contract documents
- Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Strong interpersonal/social skills; proven staff officer/contractor support excellence.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as proven ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree with classes in business, acquisition, or related field
*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
- Medical & Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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