Junior Acquisition & Assistance Specialist

Job Description

ANALYGENCE is supporting the USAIDManagement Bureau Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA) with services for foreign operations. The Junior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist provides professional acquisition and assistance (A&A) support to designated overseas USAID Mission(s).

• Responsible for entering appropriate contracts and grants information into client’s A&A planning and financial systems and for maintaining, reconciling, and ensuring the accuracy of contract\grant award information in the relevant award database(s).
• Review requests for obligation in USAID’s Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS) for accuracy prior to proceeding with the procurement process.
• Prepare all award files for the review and approval of the client’s Contracting/Agreement Officer.
• Responsible for distribution of contract and grant documents to implementing partners, field missions/offices and other stakeholders.
• Serves as the main point of contact for both external and internal data calls. This includes the organization of the official A&A files for year-end audits.
• Assist with monitoring Contractor performance and resolving problems.
• Assist in the close-out of existing contracts and with the maintenance of official contract files and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be available for domestic assignments as well as overseas deployments within two to four weeks’ notice.
• Must successfully complete government background investigation for facility access. (Current Secret clearance preferred)
• Has a minimum of a high school education (associate degree or higher preferred).
• Possess basic experience in contract and acquisition management, knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and uniform administrative requirements for assistance in 2 CFR 200, and experience with USG or international donor policies and procedures.
• Strong word processing and spreadsheet skills to support the variety of documentation required by the Contracting and Agreement Officer.
• The ability to apply contracting and assistance regulations, procedures, and policies to acquisition and assistance programs.
• The ability to manage the competition phase of new agreements and contracts of moderate complexity, and to perform cost or price analysis in both a competitive and non-competitive environment.
• Good analytical, negotiating, and time management skills, along with strong proofreading skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Have working language proficiency in the country being supported. (Preferred but not required)
• Must be medically fit for overseas deployment.

Additional Information

ANALYGENCE is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer, making decision without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

ANALYGENCE requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with applicable law, ANALYGENCE may provide an exemption to this requirement as a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or asincerely heldreligious belief or practice that prevents receipt of the vaccine.