[Hiring] Contract Analyst @GAP SOLUTIONS INC

Role Description

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).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Pre-Award Acquisition Support
  • 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.
• Post-Award Contract Administration
  • 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.
• ORF-Specific Advisory Support
  • 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of federal acquisition experience, including construction, AE (Architect-Engineer), or facilities-related contracts.
• Demonstrated experience performing duties equivalent to a GS-12 Contract Specialist.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR Parts 12, 15, 36, and 43.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting MATOCs and task order awards preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

Requirements

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at [email protected]. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.