Acquisition Analyst

Contracting Resources Group, Inc. (CRG) is a Woman-Owned Small Business, specializing in several core markets within the Federal Government. Our professional services depth includes communications, acquisitions management, process improvement, program management and evaluation, and IT solutions. CRG is a leading management consulting firm, in part because of our ability to attract the highest quality team members through our emphasis on culture, competitive compensation, and benefits packages. Since 2002, CRG has consistently received top performance ratings from customers and teaming partners and industry awards, including Inc. 5000 Magazine’s list of the Fastest Growing Companies in America, the Department of Labor HireVets Platinum Medallion award, and the Washington Business Journal, Inc. 5000, and Baltimore Sun’s Best Places to Work awards.

• Assist the government acquisition program office with acquisition planning, strategy, and execution for major acquisitions.
• Assist the government acquisition program office with developing Performance Work Statements and other Acquisition Requirements Package documentation, e.g., Acquisition Plans, Contract Data Requirements List, Sole Source Justifications, Independent Government Estimates, Market Research Reports, Service Contract Approvals, DD254 Contract Security Classification Specifications, special contract language, evaluation criteria, etc., for various types of complex contracts and other procurement actions
• Provide advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans, including approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost, milestone schedules, and researching existing Government-wide and/or Department-wide contracts for available products and services.
• Researching available suppliers and comparing the services and costs of obtaining support from the different providers.
• Prepare/draft various contractual actions to include, but not limited to, contracts, purchase/delivery/task orders, blanket purchase agreements, indefinite delivery contracts, as necessary. 
• Assisting with various written documentation, including supporting the evaluation process for both informal and formal source selection procedures.
• Administer and/or closeout Government contract vehicles in accordance with regulatory guidance and client procedures. 
• Performance management (e.g., submission of CPARS, ensuring compliance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan [QASP]).
• Pre-award and post-award support, including source selection, tracking, and monitoring obligated funding, coordinating post award actions, and other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience
• At minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• SECRET clearance is required
• MUST possess a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS
• Knowledge of performance-based contracting, source selection plans, and procedures
• Proven problem-solving abilities and a tangible track record of results
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet
• Ability to work directly with clients and minimal direct supervision

• Experience with Purchasing/Contracting Methods and Techniques including small purchasing techniques, basic Federal acquisition, research and interpretation of laws, regulations, and policies and routine negotiated procurement actions.
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods, and procedures of Government contracting to perform pre-award, post-award procurement actions and aspects of contract administration.
• Knowledge of the Department of Defense acquisition process.
• Experience utilizing federal and DoD acquisition policies, regulations, and supplements in the performance of daily job duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.