NIH Acquisition Analyst/Contract Specialist-NIH POTS/NBS Experience

Description

ProSource360 Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Junior Acquisition Analyst to support the National Institute of Health (NIH) in a possible remote role in support of NIH in Bethesda, MD. NIH expereince is a plus. Place of performance, Bethesda, MD.

• Assist NIDDK staff in managing the simplified purchase order process. Create acquisition packages for both simplified and large contracts. Perform specialized and complex contract award and contract administration work. Research, interpret, and apply the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing acquisitions.
• Prepare all pre- and post- award documentation e.g. market research reports, acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, statements of work, reporting requirements independent government cost estimates, proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, source sought postings, contract management documentation, draft CPARS reviews, and have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Support the program offices in the preparation of pre solicitation documentation through collaboration with the responsible Contracting Officer’s Representative. These documents include but are not limited to: the AP, AS, IGCE, market research, sole source documents, SOWs, SOOs, PWS, evaluation criteria, J&As, Limited Source Justifications and/or other forms of documentation that may need to be submitted in a completed acquisition package.
• Support internal administrative tracking and planning for NIDDK’s portfolio of acquisitions
• Develop COR training materials relative to CPARs, Technical Evaluations, and other relative acquisition processes
• Overall project management support for the management, integration, and coordination of all contract activities, including activities carried out under subcontracts

Requirements

 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree B.S. or B.A.
• Ability to provide critical thinking in a fast-paced Federal acquisition environment

· A strong background in federal procurement is preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required, but more experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work a normal 40-hour work week.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills required. (Job entails supporting multiple purchasing and contract actions in a fast-paced environment.)
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision

· Current Public Trust or eligibility to obtain a Public Trust

• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools, including SharePoint

Preferred

• Contract experience in federal biomedical research & development, communications, and IT- related acquisitions.
• East Coast Applicants please in the DMV area.

ProSource360 Consulting Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.