Contract Analyst (Facilities/Construction) (52547)
Summary
Remote Contract Analyst supporting NIH's Office of Research Facilities, providing federal acquisition support for construction, architectural-engineering (AE), and service contracts. Day-to-day work spans pre-award solicitation prep (RFQs/RFPs/IFBs), Brooks Act AE procurements, IGCE development, price/cost analyses, and post-award administration per FAR.
NOTE: THIS POSITION CAN BE FULLY REMOTE!
Position Objective: 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
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