Contracts Management Analyst (Level III) at ABSC (Absolute Business Solutions Corp.) in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Job description

• Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is seeking a highly experienced Contracts Management Analyst (Level III) to support PEO IEW&S programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. This senior-level role provides strategic contracting and acquisition support to Program Managers (PMs) and Product Managers (PdMs), with a focus on complex DoD acquisition programs, including ACAT-level efforts.
• The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in federal contracting, acquisition strategy, and program lifecycle support, serving as a key liaison between government stakeholders and the Army Contracting Command (ACC).

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced contracting expertise to PEO IEW&S PMs and PdMs across acquisition efforts
• Support development and execution of Acquisition Requirement Packages (ARPs) and contract strategies
• Analyze and report on Acquisition Lead Time (ALT) metrics and procurement performance
• Maintain and manage data within the Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT)
• Assist in establishing and tracking contract milestones in coordination with requiring activities and ACC
• Demonstrate experience supporting DoD 5000 acquisition processes, including ACAT programs
• Coordinate and deliver contracting training and in-house seminars to program management staff
• Support documentation development during Integrated Product Team (IPT) processes
• Provide input and support for Program Status Reviews (PSRs) to PEO leadership
• Attend and contribute to milestone reviews and programmatic decision points
• Serve as a primary liaison between PMs/PdMs and ACC to facilitate contract execution
• Conduct risk analysis on contracting milestones and acquisition strategies
• Provide subject matter expertise on impacts of new contracting regulations, policies, and guidance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in contracting or acquisition support
• DAU Contracting Level II Certification (or industry equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD 5000 acquisition programs, including ACAT-level efforts
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition regulations and lifecycle processes
• Experience working with Army or DoD contracting organizations (e.g., ACC)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment
• Experience supporting PEO IEW&S or similar Army acquisition organizations
• Familiarity with tools such as PPMT, ETMS2, or similar systems
• Experience with acquisition strategy development and milestone planning
• Prior involvement in high-visibility or congressional-level reporting efforts

Skills

Required

• PPMT
• ETMS2

Benefits

• Generous weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
• Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match
• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
• Career Development – Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training
• Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
• Charitable Match – ABSC matches an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity
• Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
• LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program
• Salary is commensurate with experience. An approximate salary range for this requisition is: $150-194k. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.