ACQUISITION ANALYST (CONTRACTS) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Overview Tecolote Research sets the standard for delivering excellence in the federal marketplace and is known for treating employees like family. We provide our employees with a challenging and supportive work environment, paired with a competitive salary and an industry-leading benefits. We are looking for an Acquisition Analyst (Contracts) to join our team. Responsibilities .cs412B2392{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2BCB78B7{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} * Serve as liaison between the Contractor Officer (KO) and PM office * Review and track all incoming contract correspondence, drafting and reviewing all outgoing correspondence for contractual compliance, relevancy and accuracy * Review and submit evaluations to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/ Assistant Product Manager (APM) * Prepare Statement of Work / Specifications / IGCE / Market Research and Market surveys * Prepare pre-award source selection plans, Justification and Approvals (J and A), and any other necessary contract file documents for acquisition requirements packages * Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQs) / Request for Proposals (RFP) and combined Synopsis and Solicitations * Ability to apply cost estimating expertise in the following areas: requirements generation process planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process acquisition policy documents, current issues in systems acquisition management * Work internally to complete tech evaluations based on KO's recommendations * Manage contract database (invoice and generating invoice reports etc) * Develop contract strategy, processes, reporting, metrics and tracking methods for ongoing contracts * Review / track/ update budget and contract action and update Government lead * Manage Contract Line Item Numbers (i.e., creation, renewal) * Attend financial status meeting, participating on reviews and surveillance * Track and resolve any open contract issues * Lead the development of contract requirements packages and related policies, procedures, and guidelines * Develops program acquisition document (i.e., acquisition plans, Acquisition Program Baselines (APBs), and other program related documentation), as required * Perform special projects within the contract's office, as assigned Skills Required .cs412B2392{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal} .cs2BCB78B7{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8.5pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;} * Demonstrate excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills with the capability to lead or principally contribute to large and difficult projects. * Must be able to work independently, be detail oriented and organized, and work many different projects at one time * Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office * Must be comfortable managing contracts for systems and services across their life cycle * Must have an understanding and working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and interpretations for contractual language * Demonstrated ability to assist Government Program Managers (PMs) / Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) with developing pre-solicitation requirement packages and to serve as the liaison between the PMs / CORs and Contracting Officers (KOs) of procurement agencies to successfully process their requirements * Demonstrated ability to assist with the development of acquisition and contracts documentation for procurement packages including the detailed Performance Work Statement (PWS) / Statement of Work (SOWs), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), Memorandums, requirement approval documents and any other requested documents * US Citizenship required * Active Secret Clearance Education Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.