NSC Junior Procurement Analyst

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The National Security Cutter (NSC) is the United States Coast Guard's largest, most technologically advanced asset, with a fleet of eleven cutters.

The NSC Program Management Office is located at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC where NSC Program Management Office staff provide oversight of the NSC fleet in the areas of acquisition management, logistics, engineering, and technical support.

The NSC Program Procurement Analyst is a member of the Acquisition Management Team which supports all NSC Program procurement / acquisition activities, assists with Program budgeting, processes 120+ financial acquisition packages per fiscal year, and helps ensure compliance with Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Federal Government procurement / acquisition policies.

The NSC Procurement Analyst performs the following key responsibilities :

Develops documentation required for acquisition financial packages, including statements of work, cost estimates, justification documentation, and determinations.

Conducts thorough review of a high volume of government acquisition financial packages, copyediting the grammar / syntax / punctuation and reviewing for accuracy and compliance.

Tracks NSC Program acquisition metrics, staff certifications, and acquisition requirements.

Drafts meeting minutes for weekly Acquisition Meetings with Program leadership.

Monitors government procurement policies to help ensure compliance.

Supports weekly acquisition milestone meetings, quarterly presentations to USCG Contracting, and annual Program budget planning meetings.

Liaises / Collaborates with the Coast Guard finance team, Contracting, Technical Points of Contact, other Contractors, and POCs at other government agencies.

Communicates with Program leadership to provide regular statuses of the acquisition packages and procurement priorities.

Required Skills :

• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Writing and editing experience.
• Research skills.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to work on a team - the NSC Program Procurement Analyst works directly with the government client and Acquisition Management Task Lead (Contractor).

Familiarity with the United States military is a plus.

The ideal candidate for this position is able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, is a quick learner, has exceptional communication skills, displays good judgment and problem-solving skills, and is able to work independently and collaborate on a team.

Education / Certification Requirements :

Five (5) years professional experience and a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science Degree.

Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams in particular).

Other Requirements :

Occasional travel is required.

Minimum one day in the office.