Procurement Analyst
ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.
Job Description
The Procurement Analyst will perform the following tasks on behalf of the procurement function of a large federal agency that uses external vendors to perform a wide array of services:
- Conducts analyses, interprets policies, and applies procedures to support procurement compliance
- Analyzes acquisition programs and provides guidance on complex contract-related subjects
- Formulates and provides policy guidance to contracting professionals and stakeholders
Knowledge Areas:
- Pre-award and award processes and procedures (e.g., acquisition planning, evaluation, and award)
- Price and cost analysis methods and techniques
- Contract administration principles and practices to include performance monitoring, modifications, termination, and closeout
- Procurement policy including applicable regulations, statutes, and procedures (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR))
- Business acumen (e.g., trends in acquisition practices, current and future policies, and business strategy)
- Contract negotiation techniques
- Socioeconomic and small business programs to maximize contracting and sub-contracting opportunities
- E-business and automated tools to include electronic contract writing and management systems
- Contracting in a contingency environment
Qualifications
The qualified candidate will:
- Have a demonstrated knowledge of Federal Government Procurement practices, tools and protocols
- Have at least 5 years of experience supporting procurement activities for the federal government
- Have strong oral and written communication skills(English) and demonstrate knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and terminology commonly used in business office environments to prepare procurement materials (pre, during and post)
- Be fully competent in using federal government procurement technology applications (pre, during and post award)
- Have strong analytical skills
- Have a strong customer service mindset
- Be able to make independent judgments and recommendations with confidence
- Be capable of proficiently operating copiers, facsimile machines, word processors, microcomputer, printer, modems, and/or computer terminal using a standard typewriter style keyboard with additional function keys to produce work accurately and efficiently
- Have a Bachelors degree from a nationally accredited institution
Additional Information
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Teamwork ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
- Leadership ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
- Business Acumen understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
- Communication ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
- Motivation persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
- Agility ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
- Judgment exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
- Organization ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Business Tools understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
- Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
- Curiosity the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
- Humility exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
- Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.
- Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
- Group Health Insurance Health Benefits: Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com?) and Dental Plan (Ameritas -
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement. Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement. Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis. A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits: The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
- Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
- Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less: This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
- Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.
- Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership: By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
- ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.
- Performance Incentives: Due to