Business Analyst

Overview

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and the financial services industries.

The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing IT challenges - together.

We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make your vision a reality.

Project Summary

USDA's Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) is the Department's focal point for the nation's farmers and ranchers and other stewards of private agricultural lands and non-industrial private forest lands. FPAC agencies implement programs designed to mitigate the significant risks of farming through crop insurance services, conservation programs and technical assistance, and commodity, lending, and disaster programs. Within FPAC, the Information Solutions Division (ISD) Business Operations Branch (BOB) IT Acquisition Section (ITAS) supports the acquisition of IT services for FPAC ISD-related programs. With an IT budget exceeding $800M annually, DRT supports the ITAS in (1) making timely, correct, and complete program decisions and implementing uniform acquisition planning; and (2) implementing practices that enhance transparency and reduce risks in implementing IT programs, complying with reporting requirements. DRT also supports the Contractor Onboarding Process for all contractors that are applying to work within FPAC.

DRT is seeking a Business Analyst to support the IT Acquisition Team. The Business Analyst will primarily support contracting officer representatives (COR) with tasks throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Success in this role requires a candidate who can handle a high degree of flexibility, works well in a fast-paced environment, and thrives on dealing with ambiguity, balancing frequent changes in priority, and managing complex relationships with a delivery team and customers in multi-geographical locations across the US.

Responsibilities

• Directly supports the IT Acquisition Team
• Gather and manage data calls
• Maintain portfolio-level procurement schedules and weekly status reports for all planned and active procurements
• Execute tasks as instructed and outlined within the government's acquisition procedures
• Work with the workstream lead on completing reports (internal & external)
• Provide recommendations on solutions and risk mitigations
• Coordinate and review audit responses
• Work with cross-functional organizations with a focus on delivering value and outcomes to our client
• Ability to work independently, as well as on a team
• High attention to detail
• An understanding of Federal contracts management

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Required Experience

• Experience working independently to ensure timeliness and quality of work, managing client interactions, and reporting process/issues
• Experience prioritizing work in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of federal contracts
• Smartsheet experience

Education and Training

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Presently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DRT employees are teleworking from home and leveraging video conferencing along with other virtual productivity tools. During normal circumstances, the requirement of this position is to be onsite, however, DRT has not yet determined when employees will be required to return to their workspaces. Please be aware that at the time a date is determined, the requirement of this position will be to report to the worksite.

In accordance with federal mandate, DRT Strategies requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or provide a request for exemption to our Human Resources Department. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with DRT Strategies.

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