GPS - Federal Subcontracts and Procurement - Senior Associate

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From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans, and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.  

 

The opportunity

 

The Subcontracts and Procurement Senior Associate is an individual contributor role responsible for providing Subcontract & Procurement support for federal contracts. EY is in the project development phase of enhancing its purchasing system, associated policies, processes, and procedures. Post project development you will draft, issue and review RFP/RFQs, proposals, bids, Subcontract Agreements, Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders. You will create complete procurement packages that comply and adhere to our internal Procurement Policy, CPSR Requirements, Purchasing System procedures, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and all applicable laws. You will also develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

 

Your key responsibilities during project development:

 

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Procurement Policy; Deltek Costpoint Manage Subcontracts, Procurement Planning, Purchasing and Supplier Portal Applications
• Develop, compose, and maintain internal policies, procedures, and processes in support of the Subcontract and Procurement functions
• Triage current state subcontract functions to determine areas of improvement develop efficiencies and build a more effective streamlined future state process
• Create and develop flow charts for current and future state processes
• Develop recommendations for process changes and enhancements to improve efficiency
• Perform subcontract administration duties in preparation of post project development

 

Your key responsibilities post project development:

 

• Manage federal procurements from inception through close out and maintain compliant subcontract and procurement files
• Prepare and distribute RFP and/or RFQs to potential offerors utilizing Deltek Costpoint
• Create procurement packages that are CPSR compliant and adhere to internal procurement policies and procedures
• Review prime contract to determine proper flow down of clauses to subcontractor
• Conduct price or cost analysis accordingly
• Review proposals received from potential offerors for Government regulation adherence and internal policy compliance; and potential need to add risk mitigation language
• Work closely with internal and external general counsel office on legal issues and concerns
• Develop recommendations for process changes and enhancements to improve efficiency
• Ensure procurements comply with firm policies and procedures, as well as Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and any reporting requirements 
• Prepare, review, and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), and Subcontract Agreements
• Collaborate with Project Control to review purchase requisitions in Deltek Costpoint prior to approval for procurements
• Prepare and approve purchase orders for procurements utilizing Deltek Costpoint
• Monitor and evaluate changing federal procurement requirements and industry trends and make recommendations/modifications to policies/procedures as needed
• Identify procurement risks and issues, provide solutions, and recommend actions
• Develop and integrate procurement management tools, templates, methods, and processes for engagements
• Collaborate with Finance, Contracts and Business Teams to ensure proper procurement and funded value, timekeeping, billing, and any other financial requirements comply with internal p