Procurement Analyst (Washington, DC)
Job Location:
Fairfax, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Position Summary:
Central Research Inc. (CRI) is looking for a Procurement Analyst to support our federal government contract. The Procurement Analyst performs research data analysis policy support procurement reporting process analysis and acquisition-support activities for a federal procurement organization. The position applies analytical methods to procurement information and develops accurate well-supported work products for review by senior personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research federal procurement regulations policies procedures market information and acquisition practices.
- Collect organize validate and analyze procurement data.
- Develop spreadsheets reports charts and analytical summaries.
- Assist with procurement workload cycle-time milestone and performance analysis.
- Support development and maintenance of procurement policies procedures templates and SOPs.
- Assist with audit-response research and documentation.
- Support market research acquisition strategy research and requirements development.
- Assist with preparation of briefings reports issue papers and management materials.
- Research information in PRISM or comparable contract-writing systems SharePoint FPDS SAM and other approved sources.
- Identify data inconsistencies process gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Support training materials and end-user guidance.
- Maintain organized records and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Perform other related duties consistent with the positions scope and the needs of the program.
Employment Eligibility:
U.S. citizenship is not required for this position. However Central Research Inc. (CRI) is unable to provide visa sponsorship or other immigration sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from the Company. This position requires a Federal Public Trust determination. Under the Governments investigation requirements candidates who are not U.S. citizens must have resided in the United States for at least three of the past five years to be eligible.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in business public administration economics procurement analytics or a related field.
- 4 years of relevant professional experience in analysis procurement contracting program support or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to research interpret organize and present information accurately.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust Determination (financial/credit history and background will be reviewed):
- Not in default on federal student loans.
- Demonstrated financial responsibility.
- No felony convictions within the past 7 years.
- Misdemeanor convictions within the past 7 years may impact eligibility.
- No non-medical collections totaling $7500 or more.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Federal acquisition experience.
- Experience with procurement databases or contract-writing systems.
- Power BI Tableau or other data-analysis/data-visualization experience.
- CPCM FAC-C DAWIA or comparable training/certification.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to apply sound judgment maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive Government and contractor information.
- Ability to organize work prioritize competing assignments meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal team members Government personnel customers and other authorized stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while operating within established procedures quality standards and supervisory direction.
- Demonstrated commitment to accuracy quality responsiveness customer service and professional conduct.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office and other systems necessary to perform assigned duties.
- Ability to comply with applicable security privacy records-management accessibility and information-protection requirements.
Performance Expectations:
- Work products are expected to be accurate complete timely professional and appropriate for submission or use by authorized Government personnel.
- Employees are expected to identify issues promptly communicate risks or delays through established channels and participate in corrective actions.
- Employees assigned to customer sites or Government programs must comply with applicable customer policies procedures security requirements and access restrictions.
- Employees must maintain the confidentiality of nonpublic proprietary Privacy Act and other sensitive information encountered in the performance of their duties.
- Nothing in this position description authorizes the employee to perform inherently governmental functions or to exercise Government contracting authority.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements:
- Work is generally performed in a professional office customer-site or approved telework environment depending on contract and business requirements.
- Regular use of computers telephones electronic systems and standard office equipment is required.
- The employee may be required to communicate by telephone video conference email and in-person meetings.
- Occasional additional hours including evenings or weekends may be required for approved surge activities system outages upgrades testing fiscal-year-end support or other business needs associated with the assignment.
Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities. The Know Your Rights Poster can be found at you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process contact .
CRI iscurrently unable to consider applicants residing in California Hawaii New York Oregon Washington Illinois and the city of Philadelphia. Thank you for your understanding.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. It is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change modification and addition as deemed necessary.
Required Experience:
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