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Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S) Joint Venture (JV) is seeking a proven, high performing Procurement Analyst to fill this key role supporting a dynamic and growing joint venture. Ours is a noble mission with a vision and purpose focused on a global scale. This role will include activities supporting capture and execution of DCS and DoD contracts for the Iron Dome production as well as subcontracts in support of general operation of the business.

The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with government and company policies and procedures. The individual will carry out procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and price/cost analysis and manage various subcontracts as well as piece part procurement. 

Other duties and responsibilities include (use action words like below):

• Prepare and issue request for proposals (RFP) to suppliers, follow-up to assure understanding 
• Review quotes, analyze results and determine negotiation plans / strategies as well as addressing any exceptions to flow downs, specifications, quality notes or terms and conditions requirements 
• Formally document purchase orders including details of summary of award; source justification; price analysis methodology; negotiation strategy and summary; performance to budget / target; and risk assessment in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) requirements 
• Perform routine post-award management activities including PO acknowledgement, delivery status (upkeep PO notes), expedites, risk mitigation, receiving issues and invoice issues 
• Responds to customer inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction 
• Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest 
• Lead time maintenance as well as part/material obsolescence management 
• Publish material/sales forecast, manage supplier commitments, monitor forecast accuracy and work with suppliers to address any concerns in demand volume and timing 
• Manage inventory scheduling and delivery and make order adjustments with suppliers as necessary due to scheduling or availability changes
• Expedite and elevate delivery issues as needed to ensure continuity of supply  
• Work with direct and cross-functional teams to ensure commitments are met 
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested

Basic Qualifications:

•           Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or a minimum of five years of experience. 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), including document creation, data analysis, and presentations
• Strong negotiation skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Active Secret Clearance
• IFS experience
• Previous participation in USG audits – CSPR, MMAS
• Experience with Supplier Sourcing and Development
• Experience with TINA and Price Reasonableness development
• Experience in a government contracting environment with DoD and non-DoD customers

Work Location: Remote.

Travel: 20% mainly within the United States to Arlington, VA, Camden, AR, and R2S supplier offices.

Why R2S? If you have a passion for learning and entrepreneurial spirit, this is the place for you. The R2S team is in expansion and growth mode, so if you enjoy a highly collaborative environment and not being siloed in a collective effort to see mission success, R2S is the place for you. We offer flexible scheduling (9/80 work schedule), competitive leave package with a holiday shutdown, and other competitive benefits. At R2S, you can grow personally and professionally through energizing work in a mission focused environment where expanding your professional knowledge is encouraged.

More Information:

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

R2S is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.