Senior Contract Analyst

Copper River Technologies

Senior Contract Analyst providing expert acquisition and contracting support to the Department of Defense. Collaborating on high-visibility defense programs in a remote role.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert guidance and recommendations regarding acquisition strategies, contracting approaches, and Acquisition Category (ACAT) program actions.
Review acquisition and milestone documentation to ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series directives, policies, and guidance.
Develop, review, and analyze acquisition documentation, including Acquisition Plans, Acquisition Strategies, Procurement Requests, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and supporting contract documentation.
Support a wide range of acquisition efforts utilizing Federal Supply Schedules, General Services Administration (GSA) contracts, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), Technology Investment Agreements (TIAs), and commercial and non-commercial procurement methods.
Conduct contract and acquisition analyses to support program management offices and senior leadership decision-making.
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and provide contracting subject matter expertise throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Assist with milestone review preparation, documentation development, and briefing support.
Interpret and apply Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and DoD acquisition policies to complex contracting scenarios.
Identify acquisition risks and recommend mitigation strategies to support successful program execution.
Collaborate with government stakeholders, program managers, contracting officers, and technical teams to achieve acquisition objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret Security Clearance Required
Master's degree from an accredited college or university; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advanced education where applicable
DAWIA Level III Contracting Certification, Defense Acquisition Credential, FAC-C Level III, or equivalent professional contracting certification
Minimum of 15 years of Department of Defense or Federal Government contracting experience.
Minimum of 8 years of senior-level contracting or acquisition experience.
Minimum of 8 years supporting DoD 5000 acquisition programs.
Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Open leave policy and paid holidays
Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

acquisition strategiescontracting approachesacquisition documentationcontract analysismilestone documentationrisk identificationmitigation strategiesFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)DoD 5000 series compliance

Soft Skills

expert guidancecollaborationleadershipteam leadershipcommunicationdecision-makingproblem-solvinganalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsbriefing support

Certifications

Active Secret Security ClearanceMaster's degreeDAWIA Level III Contracting CertificationDefense Acquisition CredentialFAC-C Level III