Position Summary

We are seeking an elite Senior Procurement Analyst to directly support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) located at Redstone Arsenal, AL. in driving enterprise-wide operational excellence. In this high-visibility consulting role, you will serve as a trusted strategist and principal advisor to both Hive Group leadership and MDA defense leaders. You will safeguard the integrity of high-value defense acquisitions by translating complex federal regulations into agile local policies. Your expertise will directly shape the frameworks that protect national security interests and optimize mission-critical procurement actions.

This senior-level advisory position is designed for an accomplished contracting professional who thrives at the intersection of regulatory compliance, executive leadership, and strategic oversight. Representing Hive Group on-site, you will lead continuous compliance programs, pioneer advanced training modules, and ensure absolute alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) directives. By mastering complex FAR/DFARS compliance and delivering data-driven insights to senior leaders, you will directly influence the agility, legality, and efficiency of MDA's multi-billion-dollar portfolio. This position requires personnel to have an ACTIVE Secret Clearance.

Work Location: This position is performed on-site at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Regular on-site attendance is required to support customer and contract requirements. Telework may be available based on contract requirements and customer approval.

Key Responsibilities

Provide guidance to eliminate risks in critical procurement actions.
Assist the Procurement Management Review Program to improve efficiency.
Prepare internal requirements for agency and external audits.
Maintain the agency's continuous compliance and self-inspection program.
Conduct compliance reviews on solicitations, files, and acquisition records.
Offer expert policy advice to the contracting workforce regarding FAR/DFARS.

Create training modules addressing PMR findings and self-inspection gaps.
Deliver specialized instruction on the MDA Acquisition Management Framework.
Analyze training metrics to provide advice on complex acquisition topics.

Conduct independent research on contracting regulations, processes, and documentation.
Ensure policy changes align with Office of the Secretary of Defense guidelines.
Draft local policies that supplement statutory rules with maximum flexibility.
Monitor interagency forums to identify emerging acquisition requirements.
Help develop and maintain acquisition oversight systems and tracking processes.
Update and generate new policy content, managing routing for official approval.
Administer internal agency portal content on the Knowledge Online website.

Develop and present executive briefings to defense leaders and partners.
Perform complex research to support data-driven senior leader decisions.
Lead and execute special agency-level projects with enterprise-wide impact.
Participate in integration forums to identify and implement organizational efficiencies.
Assist programs and functional offices in executing DoD acquisition policies.

Qualifications

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is Required.
Hold a DAWIA Certification Level III (or equivalent) in Contracting.
Minimum of a Master's degree (MA, MS, or MBA) in a relevant field.

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a warranted contracting officer.
Experience working within a DoD buying activity or an assisted-acquisition civilian agency.
Served previously as a senior warranted official, installation chief, or program lead.

Direct experience creating, writing, and releasing agency-level contracting policy.
Direct experience advising senior leaders on the formulation of contract policy.
Direct experience leading contract file reviews and preparing for agency-level PMRs.

Master FAR Part 15 formal source selection and FAR Subpart 16.505 ordering procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated compensation range for this position is between $170,150 - $188,000 annually. Actual salary for these positions will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's specialized skills, certifications, and years of experience.

Hive Group offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, federal holidays, professional development opportunities, and lifestyle benefits.

Hive Group LLC

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