Mid-Level Acquisition & Assistance Specialist

19 Nov 2024

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Job Description

ANALYGENCE is supporting the USAIDManagement Bureau Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA) with services for foreign operations.The Mid-Level Acquisition and Assistance Specialist provides Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) support to Technical Offices and Development Objective (DO) Teams by providing subject matter expertise to Contracting/Agreement Officers overseas.

  • Responsible for entering appropriate contract and grant information into client’s assistance 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 GLAAS procurement system for accuracy prior to proceeding with the procurement process.
  • Prepare all award files and ensure the package of documents is complete for review and approval by the client’s USAID Contracting/Agreement Officer for award.
  • Participate in pre-award reviews and assessments, and post award orientation conferences, providing guidance and recommendations, as necessary.
  • With a moderate level of guidance, will conduct in-depth cost and price analysis of cost/price/business proposals, reviewing audit reports, applying weighted guidelines for profit/fee determinations by the Contracting Officer and evaluating overhead expenses.
  • Assist in the determination of the competitive range and the development of negotiation strategies.
  • With guidance, facilitate the Contracting and Agreement Officer’s negotiations with U.S. and local organizations, and Public International Organizations to reach mutual agreement on the terms and conditions of acquisition and assistance instruments.
  • With guidance, develop recommendations for the Contracting and Agreement Officer on responsibility determinations and prepares the documentation for signature of the Contracting and Agreement Officer such as memoranda of negotiation, determinations and findings, justifications and approvals, etc to support the full life-cycle of the acquisition and assistance processes.
  • Performs necessary research and prepares all documentation for the termination of contracts for convenience of the U.S. Government or default by the contractor, as directed.
  • Assist in providing procurement assistance, advice, and guidance to junior-level contracting/grant staff.

Qualifications

  • Candidates 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)
  • Must have an undergraduate university degree from an accredited institution.
  • Possess intermediate experience in contract, grant, and acquisition management, including direct experience supporting domestically and overseas A&A functions.
  • Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) and uniform administrative requirements for assistance in 2 CFR 200.
  • Experience providing oversight and recommendations to technical teams regarding appropriate contracting mechanisms, structure of solicitations, and contract management obligations of CORs/AORs.
  • Skilledin the use of most elements of desktop and cloud-based office productivity software (e.g. word processors, spreadsheets, and presentations) is required.
  • 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.

  • ID: #23020619
  • State: Washington Washington 00000 Washington USA
  • City: Washington
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Showed: 2021-11-19
  • Deadline: 2022-01-18
  • Category: Et cetera