Contracts Management Analyst (Level III)Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is seeking a highly experienced Contracts Management Analyst (Level III) to support PEO IEW&S programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. This senior-level role provides strategic contracting and acquisition support to Program Managers (PMs) and Product Managers (PdMs), with a focus on complex Department of Defense (Dod) acquisition programs, including Acat-level efforts.The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in federal contracting, acquisition strategy, and program lifecycle support, serving as a key liaison between government stakeholders and the Army Contracting Command (Acc).Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advanced contracting expertise to PEO IEW&S PMs and PdMs across acquisition effortsSupport development and execution of Acquisition Requirement Packages (Arp) and contract strategiesAnalyze and report on Acquisition Lead Time (Alt) metrics and procurement performanceMaintain and manage data within the Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (Ppmt)Assist in establishing and tracking contract milestones in coordination with requiring activities and AccDemonstrate experience supporting Dod 5000 acquisition processes, including Acat programsCoordinate and deliver contracting training and in-house seminars to program management staffSupport documentation development during Integrated Product Team (Ipt) processesProvide input and support for Program Status Reviews (Psrs) to Peo leadershipAttend and contribute to milestone reviews and programmatic decision pointsServe as a primary liaison between PMs/PdMs and Acc to facilitate contract executionConduct risk analysis on contracting milestones and acquisition strategiesProvide subject matter expertise on impacts of new contracting regulations, policies, and guidanceRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business or related fieldMinimum of 10 years of experience in contracting or acquisition supportDau Contracting Level II Certification (or industry equivalent)Demonstrated experience supporting Dod 5000 acquisition programs, including Acat-level effortsStrong understanding of federal acquisition regulations and lifecycle processesExperience working with Army or Dod contracting organizations (e.g., Acc)Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder coordination skillsAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting Peo Iew&S or similar Army acquisition organizationsFamiliarity with tools such as Ppmt, Etms2, or similar systemsExperience with acquisition strategy development and milestone planningPrior involvement in high-visibility or congressional-level reporting effortsSalary is commensurate with experience. An approximate salary range for this requisition is: $150-194k.
Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Some of our benefits include:Generous weeks of Pto plus 11 Federal HolidaysRetirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with MatchAnnual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on usCareer Development – Annual Funds to spend on Education and TrainingVolunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choiceCharitable Match – Absc matches an employee's donation to a qualifying charityReferral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!Lov Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program