Senior Project Analyst

SUMMARY Paragon Professional Services, a company within the BSNC family, is currently seeking a qualified Senior Level Project Support Analyst for The International Joint Commission (IJC), in Washington, D.C. This position will support program activities for the organization. Anticipated services include but are not limited to, the following activities : Maintain program continuity, uninterrupted high-quality work, and availability of required competent professional service employees; Obtain existing and future qualified professional service employees to meet the mission objective of the IJC; Provide a compensation package that attracts and retains competent professional service employees; Provide customers with a positive experience by maintaining a professional and efficient workforce; and If applicable, meet the travel requirements established for the individual professional service employee. Wage / Salary Range : $80,000 -$100,000 Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. oAssist with acquisition planning, development of solicitations, requests for proposals, developing and drafting purchase orders, miscellaneous obligations, contracts, interagency agreements and cooperative agreements. oProvide assistance with all stages of the procurement process, including market research, development of statements of work, assistance in preparing cost estimates, and assistance with the reporting on contract status and the administration of contracts and agreements. oAssist with keeping the IJC up to date on developments in federal contracting and assistance with implementing G-invoicing for interagency agreements, including providing input on forms and processes for acquiring goods, services and supplies. oAssist with the preparation of procurement plans and necessary justifications and / or determinations and findings for review by the Contracting Officer Representative. oAssist in the preparation of purchase orders, contracts and other documents, assisting in keeping forms up to date with applicable acquisitions laws and regulations and that specifications are clear. oMaintain spreadsheets on all active and closed-out contracts and agreements including periods of performance, contract or agreement modification status, and status of deliverables. oAssist in keeping accurate records of contracts and agreements supported with U.S. funding for activities of the Great Lakes Regional Office. QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications oMaster’s degree from an accredited college or university in any major field of study, and at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields : accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. oMust be able to execute and sign non-disclosure agreements when they work with sensitive and / or proprietary information. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics oStrong communications skills, both oral and written, are required. oKnowledge of U.S. Federal Government contracting methods to procure a wide variety of goods and services through formal advertising and negotiations. This includes skill in negotiation sufficient to negotiate post award contract changes and settlements. oKnowledge of a variety of contracting mechanisms including contracts, purchase orders, etc. and use of standard and modified provisions to suit unique procurement situations, sufficient to plan and conduct the procurements. oKnowledge of steps for market research, cost estimate development, and price and cost analysis to determine reasonable, allowable and allocable costs for negotiating contracts initially and for negotiating post award changes and settlements. oKnowledge of contract administration principles and practices to monitor contract performance over the life of contracts, and to solve a broad range of problems relating to change proposals, claims, payments and similar problems. oKnowledge in the preparation of excel spreadsheets and experience reviewing financial data and information is required. oKnowledge of the procurement system Ariba, Invoice Payment Portal (IPP) and Department of State systems for procurement and financial systems. Ability to run spending reports in GBI. Preferred oCertification as a U.S. government contracting officer and prior experience as a contracts’ administrator, contracting officer and / or specialist is preferred. NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. DOT COVERED / SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS oThis position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES oNo supervisory responsibilities. ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations. Shareholder Preference BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.