Acquisition Analyst
Bering Straits Native Corporation

About Bering Straits Professional Services

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) contractor . In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI).

PRI recognized BSPS for having met the stringent requirements of international standards, ongoing commitment to satisfying stakeholders and a dedication to continual improvement of their management systems. Through this certification, BSPS has joined an elite number of organizations worldwide who have achieved certification to this globally recognized ISO 9001 quality standard.

About this position: Acquisition Analyst - Bethesda, MD

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary/Wage: 161,603.79 - 190,122.10

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manage program efforts standardizing, aggregating, and forecasting of NCR logistics requirements. Execute regional buying authority per guidance from J4 CAE when appropriate to support the MTFs and IMO.
• Assist MTFs in defining and determining requirements. Prepare Performance Work Statements and requirement packages to support the NCR and MTFs. Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates for approved prioritized requirements and conduct market research. Monitor MTF GPC Program with an assigned DHA GPC Program Manager for compliance.
• Submit acquisitions requirements to DHA for approval and funding. Respond to DHA J4, CAE data calls. Coordinate strategic contracts with DHA J4, CAE. Coordinate required acquisition and contracting training opportunities for NCR MTFs to ensure transition to new acquisition strategy.
• Advise NCR on transportation requirements and GSA vehicles utilization and services.
• Provide technical oversight for strategic contracts within the Environmental functional business area to support readiness and support healthcare initiatives and mission.
• Develop and support implementation of quality standards for Services (housekeeping, linen, laundry, RMW, and other requirements) within the NCR. Monitor compliance of NCR MTFs with Enterprise performance standards. Manage waivers and exceptions. Develop recommendations for strategic contract transitions.
• Support development of acquisition objectives and milestones to obtain the contracted services within the timeframe demanded for the particular project.
• Advises and support on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements, and delivery order processes including all phases of contract administration.
• Attend meetings with Government and contractor personnel and furnishes recommended solutions to contractual problems.
• Perform in-depth research of procedures, policy, and regulations to provide technical advice to management and project managers.
• Monitor the procurement process from pre-award to final delivery requirements. Keeps abreast of procurement status and takes necessary actions to correct problems.
• Provides subject matter expertise in acquisition and procurement fields and Government business operations.
• Develops recommendations and solutions to complex acquisition, procurement, and business operation problem sets.
• Provides counsel on pre-award activities such as acquisition planning and source selection team consultation.
• Tracks the production of data and information to ensure acquisition milestones are met.
• Provides a broad range of lifecycle acquisition support including acquisition management support, acquisition planning, source selection support, configuration management support, data management support, and milestone reviews.
• May also provide advice/inputs on verification and validation, requirements management, risk management, portfolio management, and program/project management and support.
• Reviewing and coordinating acquisition plans, statements of work, justification and approval documentation, analysis of alternatives studies, technical evaluations, support to decision boards and other acquisition assignments, as required.
• Develops, writes, and updates SOPs as required.
• Facilitate meetings, prepare briefings, and ensure all logistics task and requirement are met.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree with a major in any field that included or was supplemented by; at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management is required.
• Level of Experience Requirements: Minimum 8 years of direct Federal procurement experience serving as an acquisition specialist/administrator or procurement analyst (DoD experience is not required, however preferred)
• Shall be able to read, write and speak English.
• Shall be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred

• Extensive knowledge of all phases of acquisition management
• Extensive knowledge of federal and DoD contracting principles (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD Directives and Instructions, laws, regulations, and procedures
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis is sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimates expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.
• Ability to successfully manage routine to moderately complex matters and provide assistance on broad agency efforts in the relevant subject matter area.
• Ability to participate as a member of a team or work independently, coordinates with others, and provides leadership on a diverse range of individual task elements.
• Must be able to support the staff with requirement development.
• Develop weekly and monthly reports

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Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Some lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds required

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office Setting: Primarily works in a professional office environment with frequent use of computers, phones, and other standard office equipment.
• Client Interaction: Regular in-person meetings with clients and advertisers; occasional travel to client locations, community events, and station promotions.
• Fast-Paced & Deadline-Driven: Requires ability to manage multiple priorities, meet sales targets, and adapt to changing market conditions.
• Team Collaboration: Frequent interaction with programming, marketing, and production teams to coordinate advertising campaigns.
• Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, or weekends to attend events or meet client needs

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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