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Senior Contracts Management Analyst at Ignite Digital in San Diego, CA
Job Description
Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.
We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.
Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.
Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.
Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
- Education stipends and referral bonuses
- Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
- Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
- Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
- Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth
Responsibilities:
The Contracts Management Analyst III will support and lead a range of contract and program management activities, including:
- Provide senior-level contract administration and management support for DoW services contracts, task orders, and acquisition activities
- Review, interpret, and analyze complex contract documentation, modifications, funding documents, statements of work/performance work statements, and contractual deliverables
- Advise program leadership on contractual requirements, acquisition strategies, funding considerations, execution risks, and recommended courses of action
- Track and analyze contract funding, expenditures, obligations, burn rates, ceilings, periods of performance, and other key contract performance indicators
- Develop and maintain contract spend plans, funding forecasts, execution analyses, and management reports
- Identify contractual, financial, schedule, and performance risks and develop recommendations for mitigation or corrective action
- Support the development, coordination, and execution of contract modifications, funding actions, purchase requests, acquisition packages, and related documentation
- Conduct research and provide analysis regarding applicable acquisition regulations, contract requirements, policies, and procedures
- Support acquisition planning, contract execution, option exercises, task order development, contract transitions, and closeout activities
- Provide contract management guidance and analytical support to program managers, CORs, financial managers, and other government stakeholders
- Develop executive-level reports, briefings, dashboards, decision papers, and other products used to communicate contract status and facilitate leadership decisions
- Lead or support recurring program management reviews, contract status meetings, financial reviews, and customer engagements
- Monitor contract deliverables, milestones, funding requirements, and reporting obligations to ensure timely and compliant execution
- Analyze complex contract and program data to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improved performance
- Coordinate across contracting, financial management, technical, logistics, and program management organizations to resolve contract execution issues
- Provide quality review and technical guidance for contract management products developed by junior analysts
- Recommend improvements to contract management processes, tools, reporting methods, and internal controls
- Perform additional senior-level contract management, acquisition, and program support activities as required.
Required Qualifications:
- 10 years of relevant professional experience in contracts management, acquisition management, program management, financial management, business analysis, or a related discipline
- Significant experience supporting federal government contracts, acquisition programs, or complex professional services environments
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal contracting and acquisition processes
- Experience analyzing and interpreting complex contractual, financial, acquisition, and programmatic information
- Experience supporting contract funding, forecasting, spend plans, financial execution, modifications, deliverables, and periods of performance
- Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex contract execution issues and develop recommendations for government or program leadership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into actionable recommendations
- Demonstrated experience interacting with senior government customers, Contracting Officers, CORs, program managers, financial managers, and other acquisition stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing and presenting information to senior leadership
- Ability to lead complex assignments, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within an integrated government/contractor team
- Bachelor's degree in business or technical field
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in business or technical field
- PMP or other professional certification
Salary: 100k+ to align with education and experience
Schedule: 5 day a week onsite in San Diego
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.