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Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. · 4 days ago

Acquisitions Business Analyst III

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Chickasaw Nation Industries is a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in various lines of business for the federal government and commercial enterprises. The Acquisitions Business Analyst III serves as a senior acquisitions and contract specialist, providing expert-level support in complex acquisition and procurement lifecycle activities while collaborating closely with stakeholders and leading process improvement initiatives.

Business DevelopmentCommercialConsultingCustomer ServiceProfessional Services

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee complex acquisition documentation and comprehensive tracking of contract requirements, deliverables, and funding status for CORs across various contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ)

Serve as the primary point of contact for customer service inquiries related to acquisition and procurement activities, ensuring timely and professional responses to stakeholder needs

Conduct advanced requirement gathering sessions with Requirement Owners, budget analysts, and other senior stakeholders to support strategic procurement planning

Independently develop, review, and approve Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for high-value or complex procurements in compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements

Provide expert-level tracking and analysis of contract obligations, expenditures, and invoicing updates at the CLIN level across multiple contracts and appropriation types

Assist with invoice validation processes and coordinate with vendors and payment offices to resolve billing issues

Support the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process by assisting with the development of annual spend plans, support agreements, and billing document preparation as needed

Navigate DoD fiscal year execution requirements, including end-of-year closeout processes and fund management

Support Government Purchase Card (GPC) reconciliation, oversight, and compliance activities

Maintain and assist with designing dashboards and analytical tools in Excel, Power BI, or other platforms to provide procurement and financial visibility

Establish and maintain records management standards and ensure all documentation meets audit-ready requirements

Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior Acquisition Business Analysts (Levels I and II) on acquisition processes, systems, and best practices

Lead process improvement initiatives, develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and create process maps for acquisition functions

Represent the team in high-level meetings with senior leadership, taking detailed notes and providing expert recommendations on acquisition strategies

Serve as a subject matter expert for acquisition-related systems, regulations, and compliance requirements

Identify opportunities for workflow optimization and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

Qualification

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)PlanningProgrammingBudgetingExecution (PPBE)DoD contract typesMicrosoft Office SuiteGFEBSMOCASWide Area Workflow (WAWF)Contract managementProcess improvementCustomer service orientationTrainingSOP developmentProject Management Professional (PMP)Written communicationVerbal communicationMentoring

Required

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level

Must possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract

Demonstrated expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Department of Defense procurement policies

Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process

Experience with various DoD contract types including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Time and Materials (T&M), and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts

Experience with federal financial systems such as GFEBS, MOCAS, or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)

Familiarity with DoD fiscal year execution cycles and year-end closeout requirements

Proven experience training or mentoring acquisition or business analyst staff

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros) and Power BI or similar analytical tools

Strong customer service orientation with demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and respond to inquiries professionally

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex information to senior leadership

Experience developing SOPs, process documentation, and training materials

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in acquisition, contracting, or federal procurement support, with at least three (3) years in a senior or lead capacity

Preferred

Professional certification such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification, or similar

Experience working in federal government, specifically with the United States Army or DoD financial management and comptroller organizations

Experience managing contracts across multiple DoD appropriation types (Operation and Maintenance, Research Development Test and Evaluation, Procurement)

Advanced knowledge of contract types, pricing strategies, and cost analysis methodologies specific to DoD operations

Experience with Government Purchase Card (GPC) program management and oversight

Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar project management certification

Experience with the development and use of Power BI and Power Apps tools

Direct experience supporting the PPBE process in a DoD or federal agency environment