Junior Contract Analyst

VivSoft

Junior Contract Analyst supporting the Defense Health Agency in managing acquisition and procurement activities. Assisting in the full contract lifecycle while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support acquisition and procurement activities throughout the contract lifecycle
Assist in preparing, reviewing, and administering federal contracts, modifications, and procurement documentation
Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements
Conduct market research, price analysis, and cost analysis to support procurement decisions
Analyze procurement data and provide recommendations for contract actions and acquisition strategies
Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and vendors regarding procurement activities
Support fact-finding, issue resolution, and contract-related problem analysis
Maintain acquisition records, reports, and procurement documentation
Utilize procurement and contract writing systems such as PD2 (preferred)
Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence using Microsoft Office tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in business-related fields such as accounting, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, marketing, or quantitative methods
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting federal contracting or procurement functions in a GS-1102 or equivalent environment
Knowledge of federal contracting principles, procurement regulations, and acquisition procedures
Familiarity with FAR and federal procurement policies
Understanding of price/cost analysis and procurement evaluation methods
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
401K Retirement Plan with employer match
Professional Development Training Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

federal contractsprocurement documentationprice analysiscost analysiscontract writingacquisition strategiesmarket researchcomplianceprocurement evaluation methodsanalytical skills

Soft Skills

organizational skillsproblem-solving skillsverbal communicationwritten communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree