Procurement Analyst

The Procurement Analyst will perform the following tasks on behalf of the procurement function of a large federal agency that uses external vendors to perform a wide array of services

Job Duties

• Conducts analyses, interprets policies, and applies procedures to support procurement compliance

• Analyzes acquisition programs and provides guidance on complex contract-related subjects

• Formulates and provides policy guidance to contracting professionals and stakeholders

Knowledge Areas

Need to have a thorough understanding of:

• Pre-award and award processes and procedures (e.g., acquisition planning, evaluation, and award)

• Price and cost analysis methods and techniques

• Contract administration principles and practices to include performance monitoring, modifications, termination, and closeout

• Procurement policy including applicable regulations, statutes, and procedures (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR))

• Business acumen (e.g., trends in acquisition practices, current and future policies, and business strategy)

• Contract negotiation techniques

• Socioeconomic and small business programs to maximize contracting and sub-contracting opportunities

• E-business and automated tools to include electronic contract writing and management systems

• Contracting in a contingency environment