Contract Analyst (Facilities/Construction)

**NOTE: THIS POSITION CAN BE FULLY REMOTE!** **Position Objective:** Provide services as a Contract Analyst in support of the overall functions of the Office of Research Facilities (ORF), Office of Acquisitions (OA) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). **Duties and Responsibilities:** Pre\-Award Acquisition Support * Support acquisition planning for construction, AE, facilities, and ORF\-managed service requirements * Conduct and document market research in support of acquisition strategies * Prepare solicitation packages (e.g., RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, MATOC task orders, AE selections) * Assist with Brooks Act (FAR Part 36\) AE procurements, including SF\-330 reviews and selection documentation * Develop and review Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and price proposals * Perform price and cost analyses to support fair and reasonable determinations * Prepare pre\-negotiation and post\-negotiation memoranda * Assist COs during negotiations with contractors and AE firms * Prepare award documentation and ensure contract files meet audit standards Post\-Award Contract Administration * Support administration of construction, AE, and service contracts and task orders * Prepare contract modifications, including changes, options, incremental funding, and administrative actions * Track contract performance, schedules, and funding in coordination with CORs * Review invoices and payment documentation for compliance and accuracy * Assist with resolution of contractual issues and coordination with legal and program offices * Support contract closeout activities in accordance with FAR and NIH procedures ORF\-Specific Advisory Support * Provide acquisition advice to ORF OA COs and ORF program officials * Assist in aligning acquisition approaches with ORF mission priorities and workload balancing efforts * Support transitions of contracts resulting from organizational realignments or workforce reductions * Assist with responding to audits, internal reviews, and data calls related to ORF acquisitions Pre\-Award Acquisition Support * Support acquisition planning for construction, AE, facilities, and ORF\-managed service requirements * Conduct and document market research in support of acquisition strategies * Prepare solicitation packages (e.g., RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, MATOC task orders, AE selections) * Assist with Brooks Act (FAR Part 36\) AE procurements, including SF\-330 reviews and selection documentation * Develop and review Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and price proposals * Perform price and cost analyses to support fair and reasonable determinations * Prepare pre\-negotiation and post\-negotiation memoranda * Assist COs during negotiations with contractors and AE firms * Prepare award documentation and ensure contract files meet audit standards Post\-Award Contract Administration * Support administration of construction, AE, and service contracts and task orders * Prepare contract modifications, including cha