Acquisitions Business Analyst III

The Acquisitions Business Analyst III serves as a senior acquisitions and contract specialist providing expert-level support to Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) in support of critical mission operations. This role leads complex acquisition and procurement lifecycle activities, including contract management, requirement gathering, financial tracking, and process improvement across multiple appropriation types. The position requires close collaboration with budget analysts and other stakeholders throughout the acquisition process, with particular emphasis on supporting the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and DoD fiscal year execution requirements. The position requires onsite reporting and maintains a strong customer service focus while training and mentoring other Acquisition Business Analysts. This senior analyst demonstrates expertise in acquisition documentation, procurement operations, and serves as a subject matter expert for the organization. Must be able to report onsite as required by the position.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS  

• Demonstrated expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Department of Defense procurement policies.

• Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.

• Experience with various DoD contract types including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Time and Materials (T&M), and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.

• Experience with federal financial systems such as GFEBS, MOCAS, or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

• Familiarity with DoD fiscal year execution cycles and year-end closeout requirements.

• Proven experience training or mentoring acquisition or business analyst staff.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros) and Power BI or similar analytical tools.

• Strong customer service orientation with demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and respond to inquiries professionally.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex information to senior leadership.

• Experience developing SOPs, process documentation, and training materials.

• Professional certification such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification, or similar is preferred.

• Experience working in federal government, specifically with the United States Army or DoD financial management and comptroller organizations is preferred.

• Experience managing contracts across multiple DoD appropriation types (Operation and Maintenance, Research Development Test and Evaluation, Procurement) is preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of contract types, pricing strategies, and cost analysis methodologies specific to DoD operations is preferred.

• Experience with Government Purchase Card (GPC) program management and oversight is preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar project management certification is preferred.

• Experience with the development and use of Power BI and Power Apps tools is preferred.

• Direct experience supporting the PPBE process in a DoD or federal agency environment is preferred.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Lead and oversee complex acquisition documentation and comprehensive tracking of contract requirements, deliverables, and funding status for CORs across various contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ).

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer service inquiries related to acquisition and procurement activities, ensuring timely and professional responses to stakeholder needs.

• Conduct advanced requirement gathering sessions with Requirement Owners, budget analysts, and other senior stakeholders to support strategic procurement planning.

• Independently develop, review, and approve Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for high-value or complex procurements in compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements.

• Provide expert-level tracking and analysis of contract obligations, expenditures, and invoicing updates at the CLIN level across multiple contracts and appropriation types.

• Assist with invoice validation processes and coordinate with vendors and payment offices to resolve billing issues.

• Support the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process by assisting with the development of annual spend plans, support agreements, and billing document preparation as needed.

• Navigate DoD fiscal year execution requirements, including end-of-year closeout processes and fund management.

• Support Government Purchase Card (GPC) reconciliation, oversight, and compliance activities.

• Maintain and assist with designing dashboards and analytical tools in Excel, Power BI, or other platforms to provide procurement and financial visibility.

• Establish and maintain records management standards and ensure all documentation meets audit-ready requirements.

• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior Acquisition Business Analysts (Levels I and II) on acquisition processes, systems, and best practices.

• Lead process improvement initiatives, develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and create process maps for acquisition functions.

• Represent the team in high-level meetings with senior leadership, taking detailed notes and providing expert recommendations on acquisition strategies.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for acquisition-related systems, regulations, and compliance requirements.

• Identify opportunities for workflow optimization and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in acquisition, contracting, or federal procurement support, with at least three (3) years in a senior or lead capacity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

EOE including Disability/Vet