Analygence, Inc Hiring for Acquisition & Assistance (A&A) Professional at Washington, District Of Columbia Full Time

ANALYGENCE, derived from a combination of Analysis & Intelligence, is a service-disabled veteran-owned professional services small business established in 2010. We were built on the principle of providing our customers with results driven professionals that understand the dynamic customer environment and can be relied upon to help them achieve their objectives. ANALYGENCE works with customers to develop and execute innovative strategies to improve processes and achieve customer goals. Our people are service-oriented professionals with varying military, government, and industry backgrounds, who understand the level of commitment and flexibility it takes to progress customers forward in a dynamic work environment. Our vision is to support, nurture, and inspire people to achieve the missions of our customers and our organization.

ANALYGENCE is supporting the USAID Management Bureau Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA) with services for foreign operations. We are hiring Acquisition & Assistance Professional of all levels to join our team with the following responsibilities. While most of the positions will be full-time roles, candidates interested in temporary/intermittent assignments are also encouraged to apply.

• Provides technical guidance & analytical support to USAID Missions on development solutions reflecting strategic priorities.

• Coordinate closely with Mission Offices and Acquisition & Assistance teams (e.g., Contracting Officers and A&A Specialists).

• Serves as an A&A professional offering educational, analytical, and advocacy resources for thorny, complex, or unique procurement related challenges.

• Works directly with Mission senior leaders and technical and A&A workforce staff on procurement policy, evaluation, innovation, and strategic risk-taking advocacy with Mission and Washington stakeholders.

• Must be able to complete basic A&A Specialist responsibilities, including but not limited to processing requests for obligation in USAID’s Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS), preparing award files and documents review and approval by the client’s USAID Contracting/Agreement Officer, developing cost analysis for business proposals, participating in pre-award surveys and audits, leading negotiations with offerors/applicants, etc.

• Candidates must be available for domestic assignments as well as overseas deployments within two to four weeks’ notice.

• Must successfully complete government background investigation for facility access. (Current Secret clearance preferred)

• Candidate has broad and extensive A&A experience having worked at multiple USAID Missions or in one Mission for a significant period of time.

• Have engaged extensively with all sectors of a USAID mission, including technical offices, program offices, and Mission leadership.

• Highly skilled in negotiation techniques and handling all procurement actions, including Contract Review Board (CRB) actions, and is an innate team leader and active decision maker, with extensive expertise in managing USAID contracts, overseeing local, regional, and international subcontractors and grantees.

• Broad experience working across USAID development portfolios.

• Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) and uniform administrative requirements for assistance in 2 CFR 200.

• Skill in the use of most elements of desktop and cloud-based office productivity software (e.g., word processors, spreadsheets, and presentations) is required.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

• Have working language proficiency in the country being supported. (Preferred but not required).

• Must be medically fit for overseas deployment.

ANALYGENCE is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decision without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

ANALYGENCE requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with applicable law, ANALYGENCE may provide an exemption to this requirement as a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or a sincerely held religious belief or practice that prevents receipt of the vaccine.