Job Summary Statement:
The Senior Contracting Analyst supports enterprise acquisition and procurement operations through the development, maintenance, and analysis of contract, vendor, and cost savings data. This role is responsible for creating executive-level reporting products, maintaining acquisition databases, and providing analytical insights that support strategic sourcing, market share analysis, acquisition planning, and leadership decision-making.
The position works closely with federal acquisition professionals, program managers, and executive stakeholders to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of procurement data across a complex portfolio of contracts and task orders.
Role and Responsibilities
Senior Contract Specialist
- Provides senior-level acquisition support to the client's contracting office across the full pre-award and post-award lifecycle, advising Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) on complex procurement actions
- Drafts and reviews federal solicitations, contract documents, and modifications for compliance with FAR/DEAR and agency supplemental regulations, recommending sound business approaches to the client
- Reviews contractor proposals and prepares pre-negotiation objectives, negotiation memoranda, and price negotiation memoranda (PNMs) for CO consideration
- Assists in the administration of contract actions, tracking deliverables, funding, and compliance milestones, and flags issues requiring CO attention or decision
Acquisition Data and Reporting
- Develops and maintains acquisition databases, contract tracking workbooks, and reporting products; validates data accuracy and reconciles against official contract records and systems (e.g., STRIPES, FPDS-NG).
- Prepares executive-level briefings, summaries, and analytical reports on contract activity, cost savings, spend, and performance for senior leadership.
- Supports acquisition planning, strategic sourcing, and market research efforts with data analysis and documentation.
Fee and Incentive Support
- Supports award fee and performance evaluation processes by compiling performance data, drafting evaluation documentation, and calculating fee and payout amounts.
Reporting and Dashboard Support (Secondary)
- Maintain and update established Power BI dashboards and SharePoint repositories supporting contract and acquisition reporting; coordinate with in-house resources on enhancements as needed.
General
- Maintains contract files and SharePoint repositories that are complete, organized, and audit-ready.
- Protects source selection, proprietary, and other sensitive procurement information in accordance with federal and DOE requirements.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Experience supporting federal acquisition, procurement, contracting, or business operations functions.
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DOE Acquisition Regulation (DEAR), and federal contract administration practices.
- Working knowledge on various contracting vehicles used by the Federal Government: Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Time and Materials, Award Fee, firm Fixed Price, Sole-Source, Multiple-Award, Incentive and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data reconciliation, and reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Experience managing large datasets and performing data validation and quality assurance activities.
- Excellent written communication skills, including preparation of executive reports and briefing materials.
- Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Office applications.
- U.S. citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE access authorization (security clearance) and HSPD-12 badge.
Preferred: experience supporting DOE or DOE Environmental Management acquisitions; familiarity with STRIPES, FPDS-NG, SAM.gov, and Power BI; FAC-C, DAWIA, CFCM, or CPCM certification.
