Contract Analyst II

The Contract Analyst II is responsible for contract analysis to ensure that customer, department and corporate goals are met.  This position supports operations and the Contract Management Team (CMT) by analyzing information, watching for trends, providing reports, and making sound recommendations on how to improve contract performance within budget/pricing limitations through maintaining and organizing contract information systems.  An integral part of this position is providing support in the development of contracts concerning estimating, pricing, subcontracting, and operating budgets.

The key performance standards of this position are measured by the timely and accurate analyses that enable completion and final approval of operating budgets as well as pricing deliverables/schedules for contract solicitations/renewals.

Development Support

• Assists in the development of contract documentation provide analysis and reports that aid in the accurate pricing of new and renewal contracts, and assists in timeline development and coordination of data used in proposal writing including standard operating procedures, subcontract plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Provides technical assistance to the department management team in the areas of filing, tracking, and maintaining contract data.
• Supports operations staff in translating direct and indirect costs into a total price proposal and develops operational budget proposals to coincide with pricing. Also assists in completing and quality assurance of contract summaries and other internal and external forms and schedules.
• Acts as subcontract manager for assigned area.
• Maintains tools and databases for the departments that assist in decision-making on a variety of issues including ratio requirements, staffing, attendance, productivity, and budgeting.
• Collaborates with interdepartmental staff to track and maintain contact information.

Analysis

• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis of financial and contract pricing data related to contract performance and reports anomalies to the department management team.
• Analyses information and makes recommendations on how to improve performance at the departmental or corporate level.
• Assists with monitoring and reviewing strategic and departmental programs. This includes scorecards and action register development, corresponding documentation reports, and updates.

Administrative

• Assists in updating and maintaining the database of standard operating procedures and process flow diagrams for the department and interdepartmental Contract Management Team (CMT).
• Responsible for fostering a positive team spirit and producing quality work.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and/or demeanor as dictated by Didlake policy and procedure.
• Completes required paperwork and/or documentation.
• Completes and maintains all required Didlake training.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 5-7 years of relevant work experience in analyzing contract or budget analysis or high school diploma and ten (10 ) years experience in a related field or occupation with at least three (3) years of contract or budget analysis work experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with federal contract processes and business operations of an organization that serves people with disabilities is suggested.
• Familiarity with AbilityOne and FAR is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and databases.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Ability to project a professional and positive image to the public, co-workers, and Didlake clients.
• Ability to collaborate with Didlake personnel and outside contacts.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• This position will report to our headquarters office in Manassas, VA with some flexibility for a hybrid schedule.

Scheduled Hours

8:30 am - 5:00 pm