Contract Analyst; Facilities​/Construction

NOTE: THIS POSITION CAN BE FULLY REMOTE!

Provide services as a Contract Analyst in support of the overall functions of the Office of Research Facilities (ORF), Office of Acquisitions (OA) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

• Support acquisition planning for construction, AE, facilities, and ORF-managed service requirements

• Conduct and document market research in support of acquisition strategies

• Prepare solicitation packages (e.g., RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, MATOC task orders, AE selections)

• Assist with Brooks Act (FAR Part 36) AE procurements, including SF-330 reviews and selection documentation

• Develop and review Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and price proposals

• Perform price and cost analyses to support fair and reasonable determinations

• Prepare pre-negotiation and post-negotiation memoranda

• Assist COs during negotiations with contractors and AE firms

• Prepare award documentation and ensure contract files meet audit standards

• Support administration of construction, AE, and service contracts and task orders

• Prepare contract modifications, including changes, options, incremental funding, and administrative actions

• Track contract performance, schedules, and funding in coordination with CORs

• Review invoices and payment documentation for compliance and accuracy

• Assist with resolution of contractual issues and coordination with legal and program offices

• Support contract closeout activities in accordance with FAR and NIH procedures

• Provide acquisition advice to ORF OA COs and ORF program officials

• Assist in aligning acquisition approaches with ORF mission priorities and workload balancing efforts

• Support transitions of contracts resulting from organizational realignments or workforce reductions

• Assist with responding to audits, internal reviews, and data calls related to ORF acquisitions

• Support acquisition planning for construction, AE, facilities, and ORF-managed service requirements

• Conduct and document market research in support of acquisition strategies

• Prepare solicitation packages (e.g., RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, MATOC task orders, AE selections)

• Assist with Brooks Act (FAR Part 36) AE procurements, including SF-330 reviews and selection documentation

• Develop and review Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and price proposals

• Perform price and cost analyses to support fair and reasonable determinations

• Prepare pre-negotiation and post-negotiation memoranda

• Assist COs during negotiations with contractors and AE firms

• Prepare award documentation and ensure contract files meet audit standards

• Support administration of construction, AE, and service contracts and task orders

• Prepare contract modifications, including changes, options, incremental funding, and administrative actions

• Track contract performance, schedules, and funding in coordination with CORs

• Review invoices and payment documentation for compliance and accuracy

• Assist with resolution of contractual issues and coordination with legal and program offices

• Support contract closeout activities in accordance with FAR and NIH procedures

• Provide acquisition advice to ORF OA COs and ORF program officials

• Assist in aligning acquisition approaches with ORF mission priorities and workload balancing efforts

• Support transitions of contracts resulting from organizational realignments or workforce reductions

• Assist with responding to audits, internal reviews, and data calls related to ORF acquisitions

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Minimum of 5 years of federal acquisition experience, including…