Contracts Administrator

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ability to work full-time in Washington, DC.
  • U.S. Citizenship with DoD Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
  • Strong knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle.
  • At least 3 years of experience in Government Finance and Acquisitions.
  • Preferred experience with DoD acquisition systems (e.g., Navy ERP, PIEE).

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and coordinating acquisition documentation.
  • Support drafting, review, and submission of procurement packages.
  • Track contract actions and update leadership on status.
  • Collaborate with technical leads and program managers.
  • Interface with contracting officers to facilitate contract execution.
  • Contribute acquisition updates during program meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition regulations.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and flexible spending accounts.
  • Health savings accounts and retirement savings plans.
  • Life and disability insurance programs.
  • Programs for paid and unpaid time away from work.
Full Job Description
Overview

SPA's Strategic Division's Regional Strike System Group (RSSG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering, Systems Safety, Modelling, Master Scheduling, and Financial Analysis support. RSSG is immediately hiring for a Contract Specialist at SPA's Maritime Plaza Office in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the development and coordination of acquisition documentation (e.g., Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Justifications and Approvals, Determinations and Findings).
  • Support the drafting, review, and submission of procurement packages and contract modifications.
  • Track contract actions and provide status updates to leadership.
  • Collaborate with technical leads, financial analysts, and program managers to ensure alignment across functional areas.
  • Interface with contracting officers and other government stakeholders to facilitate timely and accurate contract execution.
  • Contribute to program meetings and briefings by providing acquisition updates and recommendations.
  • Support compliance with relevant DoD acquisition regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and Navy-specific policies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to work full-time at Maritime Plaza in Washington D.C.
  • U.S. Citizen with DoD Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or another equivalent field.
  • Strong understanding of federal acquisition lifecycle and related documentation.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Government Finance and Acquisitions.
  • Experience with Navy or DoD acquisition systems (e.g., Navy ERP, ETMS2, PIEE, SPS/PD2) strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications:
  • DAWIA contracting (professional) certification.
  • CFCM/CCCM/CPCM certification.
  • Experience supporting Navy SSP, other Navy program offices, or DoD acquisition program.

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.

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