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SUMMARY

The Acquisition Analyst III will support a federal client in Washington, DC area with the development of pre-award and post-award documents to include contract closeout.  

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship. 

FAC-C/CFCM/CPPB certification preferred.  

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Provides procurement support for all phases of procurement from acquisition planning to contract closeout.

Expertise in service, supplies & IT network & capability procurements.

Prepares complex (over $10M) labor and hardware/software acquisition Pre-Award and contract documentation.

Conducts market research, including recommendations for procurement strategy such as existing orgnaizational strategy and requirements, as well as future strategic planning.  

Translates technically complex requirements into clear, detailed performance statements. Edits and drafts highly technical documentation while collaborating alongside multiple stakeholders.

Provides post-award support to procurement and/or contract management staff, including:

Contracts financial tracking

Contracts management and tracking

Documents management and quality control

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.  

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Law, Contract Management or other professional higher education degree highly desirable.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

In-depth knowledge of the FAR and DFARs.

Develops visually appealing and evidence-based recommendations, executive summaries, COAs, and status updates.

Clearly communicates conclusions, analytical findings, reporting information and system enhancements to key stakeholders.

Overall portfolio and program management.

Process Improvement (Standards of Practice, Process Flow Charts, etc).

Passion for assisting client teams and exploring new, innovative ways to shape future acquisition strategies.

Expertise in DoD IT acquisition and communication with system stakeholders and administrators regarding statutory, regulatory and DoD IT policy updates to include Enterprise Information.

Technology, Network Security, Network Architecture concepts.

Utilize technical ability to understand and develop IT programs needs to assist with the facilitation and management of requirements and resulting portfolio. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.  

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change. Your application submission authorizes Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) to consider your application all CNI Programs*

EOE including Disability/Vet

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• STD/LTD/AD&D

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Training and Development Opportunities

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!