Job description

Basic Qualifications: • 5 years with BS/BA; 9 years with a high school diploma. • Working knowledge of federal acquisition processes, contract terms and conditions, and agency documentation requirements. • Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-coordination skills. • Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and support acquisition planning. • Proficiency with common office and document-management tools, particularly spreadsheets, word-processing, and collaboration platforms. • Have or obtain favorable Tier 1 (i.e., Public Trust) investigation. • Government contract requires person possess proof of U.S. citizenship. The Acquisition Analyst – Hardware/Software is responsible for but not limited to assisting the Acquisition Management Branch (AMB) within the Portfolio Resource Management Division (PRMD) by providing research, analysis, coordination, resource management, procurement-package development, and quality assurance across the acquisition lifecycle. The analyst supports hardware and software acquisition actions from initial requirement receipt through award and post-award administration, ensuring draft documentation and contract support actions comply with Defense Health Agency (DHA) policy, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and applicable terms and conditions. • Provide technical support for all pre-award acquisition activities. All documentation will be prepared in draft form for Government review and approval. • Requirements Documentation: Assist with developing, consolidating, editing, and routing acquisition requirements documents, including Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Memoranda for Record (MFRs), Market Research Reports (MRRs), Limited Source Justifications (LSJs), Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and Justifications for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFOS). Ensure hardware and software requirements, specifications, performance outcomes, measurable deliverables, and Requirement Validation and Determination Checklist (RVDC) justifications are complete, traceable, and aligned to mission needs. • Acquisition Planning: Support development of acquisition strategies and plans for hardware and software requirements, including modifications, recompetes, and option periods; coordinate functional and technical stakeholder input; and prepare supporting documentation for Government oversight. • Financial Analysis: Conduct analysis supporting Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), including review of funding requirements, contract ceilings, funding lines, and anticipated expenditures. • Records Management: Establish and maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready pre-award acquisition files in accordance with DHA, federal, and agency records-management policies. • Provide post-award contract administration support for Government-identified in-scope hardware and software contracts and task orders. • Performance Monitoring: Monitor contractor performance against contract terms, conditions, quality standards, delivery schedules, and hardware/software deliverables; track submissions, timelines, and compliance; and report findings to the appropriate Government personnel, including the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). • Reporting and Communication: Communicate stakeholder-identified vendor performance issues, risks, discrepancies, and compliance concerns to the COR and other appropriate Government oversight personnel to maintain visibility of contractor performance and contractual obligations. • Financial Analysis & Invoice Review: Track obligations and expenditures; review contractor invoices and financial reports for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with documented work performed; identify discrepancies; and support Government acceptance and approval. • Records Management: Assist Government oversight personnel in maintaining current, comprehensive, and audit-ready post-award files, including modifications, invoices, reports, correspondence, award documents, and other lifecycle documentation through closeout. • Other duties as assigned. • Prior DHA, Military Health System, or DoD experience desired. • Work Hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1600 (flexible). • Travel: occasional travel may be required to support customer events and meetings. The Acquisition Analyst – Hardware/Software is responsible for but not limited to assisting the Acquisition Management Branch (AMB) within the Portfolio Resource Management Division (PRMD) by providing research, analysis, coordination, resource management, procurement-package development, and quality assurance across the acquisition lifecycle. The analyst supports hardware and software acquisition actions from initial requirement receipt through award and post-award administration, ensuring draft documentation and contract support actions comply with Defense Health Agency (DHA) policy, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and applicable terms and conditions. • Provide technical support for all pre-award acquisition activities. All documentation will be prepared in draft form for Government review and approval. • Requirements Documentation: Assist with developing, consolidating, editing, and routing acquisition requirements documents, including Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Memoranda for Record (MFRs), Market Research Reports (MRRs), Limited Source Justifications (LSJs), Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and Justifications for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFOS). Ensure hardware and software requirements, specifications, performance outcomes, measurable deliverables, and Requirement Validation and Determination Checklist (RVDC) justifications are complete, traceable, and aligned to mission needs. • Acquisition Planning: Support development of acquisition strategies and plans for hardware and software requirements, including modifications, recompetes, and option periods; coordinate functional and technical stakeholder input; and prepare supporting documentation for Government oversight. • Financial Analysis: Conduct analysis supporting Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), including review of funding requirements, contract ceilings, funding lines, and anticipated expenditures. • Records Management: Establish and maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready pre-award acquisition files in accordance with DHA, federal, and agency records-management policies. • Provide post-award contract administration support for Government-identified in-scope hardware and software contracts and task orders. • Performance Monitoring: Monitor contractor performance against contract terms, conditions, quality standards, delivery schedules, and hardware/software deliverables; track submissions, timelines, and compliance; and report findings to the appropriate Government personnel, including the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). • Reporting and Communication: Communicate stakeholder-identified vendor performance issues, risks, discrepancies, and compliance concerns to the COR and other appropriate Government oversight personnel to maintain visibility of contractor performance and contractual obligations. • Financial Analysis & Invoice Review: Track obligations and expenditures; review contractor invoices and financial reports for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with documented work performed; identify discrepancies; and support Government acceptance and approval. • Records Management: Assist Government oversight personnel in maintaining current, comprehensive, and audit-ready post-award files, including modifications, invoices, reports, correspondence, award documents, and other lifecycle documentation through closeout. • Other duties as assigned. • Prior DHA, Military Health System, or DoD experience desired. • Work Hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1600 (flexible). • Travel: occasional travel may be required to support customer events and meetings. Basic Qualifications: • 5 years with BS/BA; 9 years with a high school diploma. • Working knowledge of federal acquisition processes, contract terms and conditions, and agency documentation requirements. • Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-coordination skills. • Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and support acquisition planning. • Proficiency with common office and document-management tools, particularly spreadsheets, word-processing, and collaboration platforms. • Have or obtain favorable Tier 1 (i.e., Public Trust) investigation. • Government contract requires person possess proof of U.S. citizenship.

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5 years with BS/BA; 9 years with a high school diploma.
Working knowledge of federal acquisition processes, contract terms and conditions, and agency documentation requirements.
Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-coordination skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and support acquisition planning.
Proficiency with common office and document-management tools, particularly spreadsheets, word-processing, and collaboration platforms.
Have or obtain favorable Tier 1 (i.e., Public Trust) investigation.
Government contract requires person possess proof of U.S. citizenship.
Financial Analysis: Conduct analysis supporting Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), including review of funding requirements, contract ceilings, funding lines, and anticipated expenditures.
Records Management: Establish and maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready pre-award acquisition files in accordance with DHA, federal, and agency records-management policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Prior DHA, Military Health System, or DoD experience desired.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1600 (flexible).
Travel: occasional travel may be required to support customer events and meetings.
Financial Analysis: Conduct analysis supporting Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), including review of funding requirements, contract ceilings, funding lines, and anticipated expenditures.
Records Management: Establish and maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready pre-award acquisition files in accordance with DHA, federal, and agency records-management policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Prior DHA, Military Health System, or DoD experience desired.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1600 (flexible).
Travel: occasional travel may be required to support customer events and meetings.
5 years with BS/BA; 9 years with a high school diploma.
Working knowledge of federal acquisition processes, contract terms and conditions, and agency documentation requirements.
Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-coordination skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and support acquisition planning.
Proficiency with common office and document-management tools, particularly spreadsheets, word-processing, and collaboration platforms.

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