Ascension is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Analyst to provide senior-level acquisition and contract management support to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Maryland.

This position is intended for an accomplished federal acquisition professional with extensive experience supporting complex procurements throughout the acquisition lifecycle. The Government specifically requires at least 10 years of specialized experience and DAWIA Contracting Level III certification, subject to the education/certification substitution provisions described in the requirement.

The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of federal and Department of Defense acquisition with strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, written communication, and the ability to independently manage multiple procurement actions. The individual should be comfortable advising Government personnel, analyzing complex acquisition issues, evaluating pricing and cost information, researching regulations, and translating findings into practical recommendations.

Ascension already performs acquisition lifecycle support, acquisition planning, requirements package development, FAR-based analysis, business process improvement, and acquisition training for federal clients, including DOE/CESER and DHS/FPS. Ascension’s DOE work specifically includes supporting acquisition planning, PWS/SOW development, market research, acquisition strategies/plans, contract action tracking, stakeholder coordination, and acquisition briefings.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Contract Analyst serves as a senior acquisition resource supporting WRNMMC’s contracting and procurement mission. The position provides technical expertise across acquisition planning, procurement, contract administration, regulatory compliance, price/cost analysis, acquisition research, and resolution of complex contracting issues.

The successful candidate will work with Government acquisition personnel, program offices, Contracting Officers, CORs, project/program managers, and other stakeholders to ensure acquisition actions are accurate, timely, compliant, adequately documented, and aligned with mission requirements.

This is a hands-on senior role. Candidates should be capable of working with minimal supervision, anticipating acquisition issues before they become schedule or compliance problems, researching applicable guidance, developing defensible recommendations, and supporting several concurrent acquisition actions.

Position Responsibilities and Day-to-Day Activities

The Senior Contract Analyst will:

• Provide senior-level acquisition management and contract support throughout pre-award, award, administration, and post-award activities.
• Advise Government personnel on acquisition strategies, contracting procedures, regulatory requirements, documentation, and acquisition-related issues.
• Review acquisition and procurement packages for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze complex acquisition problems and develop actionable recommendations and resolution strategies.
• Perform acquisition research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and procedures.
• Apply expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD directives and instructions, and other applicable acquisition guidance.
• Review and assess price and cost information derived from RFIs, actual and estimated expenditures, historical information, and established rates to support determinations of price reasonableness.
• Conduct fact-finding and quantitative and qualitative analyses supporting acquisition decisions.
• Support purchasing and procurement activities and associated acquisition documentation.
• Coordinate acquisition activities with Government program managers, Contracting Officers, CORs, technical personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Develop, review, and/or refine acquisition-related reports, memoranda, briefings, correspondence, analyses, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
• Track acquisition milestones, actions, issues, risks, deadlines, and required follow-up activities.
• Provide technical advice and consultation concerning acquisition policies, procedures, and emerging requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of acquisition guidelines, procedures, and process improvements.
• Train, coach, or advise Government staff on acquisition and contract management processes when required.
• Maintain accurate acquisition documentation and contribute to audit-ready, well-organized contract files.
• Communicate complex acquisition issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive acquisition actions while maintaining quality and compliance.

The Government requirement emphasizes exceptional knowledge of acquisition management, price/cost analysis, complex problem resolution, FAR/DFARS and DoD requirements, and the ability to provide expert technical advice.