Description. Chimera Enterprises International is seeking a Contract Support Analyst to support the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO- CBRND) JPEO-CBRND Medical Office.  The JPEO-CBRND manages our nation’s investments in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense equipment, and medical countermeasures. battlespace worldwide. This position requires a Secret clearance. Job Duties: + Identify and determine the best procurement method, prepare a procurement plan, and develop necessary justifications and D&Fs. + Develop formal acquisition plans and perform pre-solicitation activities (e.g., market research, SBA research, etc.). + Assist in source selection (e.g., Best Value evaluation, cost/price analysis, etc.). + Work closely with the KO and COR to make contract awards, negotiate contract terms and/or modifications, and monitor candidate performance. + Assist the KO in completing contract closeout procedures at the conclusion of candidate performance. + Perform research to support protests and assist the KO in responding to protests and/or Congressional inquiries. + Perform research to support claims in defense of the Government or against candidates. + Review contract-related documents (e.g., CDRLs, purchase order documentation, RFIs, RFPs, SOWs, etc.). + Participate in product-level IPTs, as appropriate.  + Execute special projects, to include providing responses to taskers. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + The candidate shall possess knowledge of current acquisition principles, regulations, reform, streamlining, and related topics for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based procurement contracts and grants. + The candidate shall possess a comprehensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, with specific experience in effective use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create documents, reports, and presentations. + Preferred: DAWIA Level III Contracting is desired. DAU courses will be at Government cost; however, travel costs (ex: Per Diem, lodging, mileage) will not be at Government cost. Clearance Level: Secret Location: Ft. Detrick, MD (Off Site) Chimera Enterprises International is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Powered by JazzHR