SENIOR PROCUREMENT ANALYST

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Job Description:

Senior Procurement Analyst for the Department of Defense Office of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer’s (CDAO) Acquisition Office. 

This opening is contract to permanent. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Government with the contracting process, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and organizational policies. Expertise in contract management, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex procurement requirements will be critical in supporting the successful execution of contracts to advance the organization's digital and artificial intelligence initiatives.

Responsibilities:

· Assists the Government with leading the end-to-end contracting process, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and amendments with vendors, suppliers, and service providers.

· Managing contract lifecycle activities, including contract execution, monitoring contract performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and milestones.

· Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, and project management teams, to define contract requirements, terms, and conditions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

· Coordinates with procurement and vendor management teams to develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors, driving value and optimizing vendor performance.

· Conducts risk assessments and evaluates contract terms to identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies to protect the organization's interests.

· Stays informed about changes in procurement regulations, contract laws, and industry best practices, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

· Provides guidance and support to internal stakeholders on contract-related matters, including interpretation of contract terms, resolution of contract disputes, and negotiation strategies.

· Maintains accurate records of contract documents, correspondence, and related documentation, ensuring proper documentation and filing for audit purposes.

· Prepares documentation review for various documents, including acquisition, other program document, and technical papers, and correspondence. Ensure documents are prepared in the appropriate format and are free from grammatical errors. 

· Assists other team members in other tasks and initiatives as needed to accomplish the overall mission.

Requirements:

· 10+ years of related experience

· Extensive knowledge of and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the DoD-specific acquisition policies and processes

· Experience managing the processes throughout the entire DoD contract lifecycle, including contract execution, monitoring contract performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and milestones.

· Experience negotiating agreements and ensuring compliance with DoD procurement regulations and policies. 

· Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and amendments with vendors, suppliers, and service providers.

· Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities 

· Ability to uphold a strict level of discretion and confidentiality 

· Ability to take a conceptual discussion and build a presentation to convey the message.

· Highly motivated professional and capable of managing demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities 

· Demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage. 

· Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams, Excel and Outlook application skills 

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

· Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or field 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Security Pre-Requisite: To be considered, must have a CURRENT/ACTIVE SECRET and eligibility to obtain TOP SECRET/SCI. 

Office Location and Travel:

· Remote / Arlington, VA 

· None