Contract Analyst (Facilities/Construction) (52547)

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