Government Contracts Analyst

Job Title: Government Contracts Analyst

Location: Lake Forest – onsite 4 days, remote 1 day – local candidates only

Period: 04/06/2026 to 04/05/2027 – possibility of extension

Hours/Week: 40 hours – hours over 40 will be paid at time and a half

Rate: $20-25/hour

Contract Type: W-2 only

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Government Contracts Analyst to support end-to-end contract lifecycle execution, financial oversight, and data-driven performance management across government and regulated contracts.

This role will serve as a key partner to Sales, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure contract integrity, regulatory compliance, and optimized financial and operational performance. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrates advanced Excel capabilities, and brings strong experience in contract analytics, spend management, and cross-functional coordination.

This position plays a critical role in enhancing transparency, mitigating risk, and driving strategic execution across government contract portfolios.

Contract Lifecycle & Compliance

• Support the full contract lifecycle from inception through closeout, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and customer requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Assist in development, review, and analysis of acquisition and procurement documentation, including amendments, renewals, and pricing structures.
• Conduct pre-award and post-award compliance reviews to validate contract performance.
• Identify contractual and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Financial & Spend Management

• Monitor and analyze spend against contract commitments, identifying variances, usage trends, and forecasting impacts.
• Validate financial explanations for changes in actuals versus prior year and budget.
• Ensure contract deliverables accurately support billing, usage reconciliation, and financial reporting requirements.
• Participate in deal structuring, commercial reviews, and negotiation preparation.

Data, Inventory & Reporting

• Develop and maintain advanced Excel-based dashboards and reporting tools to track contract usage, ordering patterns, pricing compliance, and product availability.
• Perform complex data analysis to identify root causes, ordering trends, pricing discrepancies, and operational risks.
• Review procurement and supply chain transactions, including requisitions and purchase orders, to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Support automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency and data transparency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as liaison between Sales, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on contractual obligations, performance expectations, and compliance standards.
• Lead portions of multi-project initiatives or work streams to ensure timely execution and delivery excellence.
• Prepare executive-ready reports and presentations summarizing contract performance, risks, and financial impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Forensic Accounting, Project Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in contract analysis, financial due diligence, procurement, or program management within a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting government, federal, education, or healthcare contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling, automation).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects independently.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational and contractual risks.
• Strong presentation skills and experience developing executive-level reporting.

• Experience in medical device, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with inventory management and supply chain analytics.
• Experience supporting medium-complexity procurement documentation and negotiations.

• Attention to Detail: Ability to identify discrepancies across financial, contractual, and operational datasets.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong critical reasoning and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Communication: Skilled at translating complex financial and contractual data into clear business insights.
• Organization: Ability to manage large datasets and competing priorities with precision.
• Ownership & Accountability: Drives initiatives from initiation through completion with minimal oversight.
• Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Influence & Negotiation: Supports complex pricing and contract discussions with confidence and data-backed insights.