Contract Analyst - Commercial Items | Remote

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills: What You Will Do: Receive and triage supplier commerciality assertions; validate submission completeness against FAR 2.101 criteria before work begins Drive supplier interface — request salient characteristic data, commercial invoices, catalog/price lists, and sales history; elevate and track non-responsive suppliers against cycle-time commitments Conduct independent market research to establish that a customary commercial market exists — commercial offerings, platform usage, comparable sources inside and outside the customer's supply base Build the price analysis: adjust the similar-item sales history via price walk for form/fit/function differences, and document the basis for fair and reasonable pricing Assemble the complete determination package — technical assessment, market evidence, price justification, and narrative — to customer format and audit standard Maintain traceability and audit-ready documentation sufficient to withstand DCMA/DCAA review and customer internal audit Report backlog status, cycle time, and supplier responsiveness metrics; flag assertions likely to fail early rather than late What You Will Bring: 5+ years in government contracts, subcontract administration, procurement compliance, or price/cost analysis in aerospace & defense Working knowledge of FAR Part 12, FAR Part 15, FAR 2.101 commercial product/service definitions, TINA thresholds, and DFARS 212 commerciality determination requirements Demonstrated experience with "of a type" / similar-to commerciality assertions and supporting evidence packages Price analysis skills — comparability adjustments, sales history normalization, market-based price reasonableness Direct supplier-facing experience; able to push a reluctant supplier for data without damaging the relationship Strong technical writing; the narrative is the deliverable U.S. person status; ability to obtain access to export-controlled data Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan. Work Requirements: This role is considered a Remote position, managed from Phoenix, AZ. Travel Requirements: Due to the nature of the work, no travel is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quest Global