Senior Procurement / Contract Analyst

Peers and Partners, Inc. (Peers) is a management consulting and professional services company headquartered in Atlanta, GA. With a commitment to excellence and client service, we collaborate with federal agencies and commercial organizations to tackle complex challenges in health and education. At Peers, we are more than consultants-we are Partners dedicated to meaningful change. We are seeking a Senior Procurement / Contract Analyst to provide expert-level acquisition and contract administration support across the pre-award and post-award phases of the federal acquisition lifecycle. In this role, you will support requirements development, market research, acquisition planning, and the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), as well as execute contract administration activities including solicitation support, cost and price analysis, contract modifications, funding tracking, and contract closeout. You will work closely with Government contracting officers, program managers, technical stakeholders, and contractor teams to ensure acquisitions and contract actions are compliant with the FAR and applicable supplements, aligned with mission needs, and executed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. General Duties: Operational Support: Support daily execution of acquisition and contract activities across the pre-award and post-award lifecycle, ensuring tasks, schedules, and deliverables remain aligned with the PWS and Government priorities. Requirements Development: Lead and support development of acquisition requirements, including SOWs, PWSs, and SOOs, ensuring requirements are clear, measurable, compliant, and aligned with mission needs. Market Research: Conduct and document market research to inform requirements, acquisition strategies, and pricing, including RFIs, industry engagement, and analysis of market capabilities and trends. Cost & IGCE Development: Develop and support Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and cost/price analyses using market data, historical information, and sound estimating methodologies. Acquisition & Solicitation Support: Support acquisition planning and pre-award activities, including preparation and review of solicitation packages, evaluation criteria, and source selection documentation in accordance with the FAR. Contract Administration: Perform contract administration functions, including contract modifications, funding actions, monitoring contract performance, and supporting contract close-out activities. Compliance & Coordination: Ensure acquisition and contract actions comply with applicable regulations and policies, while coordinating closely with Contracting Officers, Program Managers, and technical stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain progress. Qualifications: Educational Background: Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Certification: DAF Contracting Professional Certification or Legacy DAWIA Level II certification (or equivalent) is required or highly preferred. Professional Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting Federal Government acquisitions and contract administration, including either three (3) years as a Department of the Air Force (DAF) Contract Specialist or five (5) years as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Civil Service or active-duty U.S. Armed Forces. Acquisition Expertise: Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable supplements (e.g., DFARS), with experience applying regulatory guidance to real-world acquisition actions. Pre-Award Skills: Demonstrated experience in requirements development, market research, acquisition planning, and development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs). Interpersonal Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with Government and contractor stakeholders.

Created: 2026-03-04