BRIC Enterprises maintains a contract with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) (NA-213). NSDD works with international partners to strengthen capabilities to deter, detect, and investigate the smuggling of nuclear and radiological materials by providing the expertise and tools needed to respond to smuggling events. This includes the deployment and sustainment of radiation detection equipment.

• Position Location: Washington, DC (On-site at DOE Headquarters)
• Position Type: Full Time

The Acquisition Project Analyst, known internally as a Project Supporter, will directly support the Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) and Federal Country Managers (CMs) for NSDD. The position will provide support in acquisition processes, to include requirements documentation, procedural guidance, and coordination, along with monitoring cost, schedule and scope related to projects as assigned by the client. The interested candidate should have professional experience in each of these areas.

Position Responsibilities

Pre-Award Phase

• Assist with site visit or survey if requested.
• Assist with acquisition planning, including preparing market research, requirements, and other necessary procurement documents.
• Support Task Order solicitation and negotiations.
• Package Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for COR review and document the contract file.
• Assist with evaluation of proposals, both competitive and sole source.
• Prepare, write, organize, and update contract file documentation for Contracting Officers.
  • Assist in performing analyses of Contractors' compliance with Cost Accounting Standards and FAR Part 31.
  • Monitor the Contractor's compliance with small business requirements.

 

Post-Award Phase

• Review invoices and monthly financial reports.
• Assist with administration of government property.
• Assist the CM to monitor changes to requirements, cost, or schedule.
• Change and Issue Tracking, from cradle to final disposition.
• Deliverables Review
• Inspections/Acceptance
• Project Management, to include review of cost variance reports, project schedules, and invoices.
• Travel for meetings as requested.

 

Closeout Phase

• Support records management, de-obligation any funding balances, and alignment of all financial records
• Support closeout modifications and prepare past performance information.

Assist Contracting Officers

• Provide support for Contracting Officers and Grants Officers as assigned.
• Provide project management and coordination services to program management as assigned.
• Support country managers (CMs) and their projects.

Position Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q (TS equivalent) clearance.
• 5+ years of experience supporting federal contracting and procurement.
• Experience working on-site in a mixed government/contractor environment and interacting with government personnel including CORs.
• Service-focused mentality, with the ability to work both independently with minimal oversight and in a team environment.
• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office Suites, including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of related job experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified, preferred.

 

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts.

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Exceptional deductive reasoning skills
• Experience supporting Government Contracts, FFP and CPFF
• Previous experience supporting international Government contracts.
• Knowledge of Federal government contracting practices, (preferably at DOE).
• Experience in Project Management Fundamentals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with the ability to adapt to competing demands.
• Active DOE Q or DOD TS clearance

 

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift a min of 15 pounds at times.

 

Travel Requirements

• Domestic and International Travel up to 15%

Dine Development Corporation (DDC), is a wholly owned entity of the Navajo Nation, established in 2004 to provide economic benefits to the Navajo Nation. BRIC is a subsidiary of the Dine Development Corporation. BRIC is an SBA 8(a) SDB certified professional science and technical services firm with an exceptional team of seasoned scientists, engineers and technicians. We provide a broad base of resources that support cutting edge products and services and enhance our clients’ ability to manage their energy, environment, technology, defense, and intelligence programs. BRIC serves as a trusted consultant and partner for achieving and maintaining sustainable long-term compliance and management. The suite of professional services we offer are support to Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other government agencies. In short, BRIC is a company and culture of equipping and enabling individuals for success and growth.