Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or contract management with 5+ years of experience
Expertise in managing the full federal contract lifecycle
Strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations
Familiarity with various government contract vehicles (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, BPAs)
Ability to evaluate vendor cost proposals and negotiate pricing
Detail-oriented with skills in building auditable contract files
Must have an in-scope security background investigation and be willing to undergo a Polygraph examination
Responsibilities
Prepare contract files for review by program and contracting offices
Coordinate between government organizations and summarize information for presentations
Lead development of contractual and pricing strategies
Provide general contract office support including government taskers
Assist with contract negotiation and administration
Support the contracting office with preparing contract modifications
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-impact projects for national security
Engagement with cutting-edge space systems and technologies
Collaborative work environment with government and technical teams
Potential for professional development and certifications
Access to a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC is seeking a Contracts Specialist on the Horizon 2 contract to support the United States Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive organization for Space Combat Power in El Segundo, California. The Horizon 2 contract supports the Space Systems Command with providing Advisory and Assistance Services to program offices that acquire, deploy, and sustain national security space systems. The Horizon team is seeking a highly skilled problem solver with advanced knowledge of, and background with the Department of Defense acquisition process, with an emphasis on contracting. This position provides acquisition and program management support on a system development activity by liaising with the government contracting office, on behalf of the government program manager.
The responsibilities for this position include:
Preparing contract files for review by the program and contracting offices
Coordinate between Government organizations and summarize information for presentations
Lead development of contractual and pricing strategies and funding/expenditure profiles
Provide general contract office support including government taskers
Assist with contract negotiation, price reasonableness determination, administration, and termination procedures
Support the contracting office with preparing contract modifications and supporting documentation for actions such as funding, award fee, period of performance extensions, and admin modifications
Qualifications
This is you:
Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or contract management with a minimum of 5 years of related experience
Managing the full federal contract lifecycle (pre-award and post-award processes, solicitations, source selection, and closeouts)
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Government contract vehicles, including Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Time and Materials (T&M), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)
All levels of management on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy and problem solving
Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process
Ability to evaluate complex vendor cost proposals and negotiate fair and reasonable pricing
Ability to work closely with program manager, technical engineers, legal counsel, and financial analysts
Meticulous attention to detail for building auditable contract files and tracking delivery milestones
Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)
Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination
Desired Skills:
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Contracting certifications (Level II or II preferred)
Understanding of high-tech space systems, satellite engineering, electronics, and missile/launch infrastructure procurement
Proficiency in defense procurement and writing systems such as Procurement Desktop-Defense (PD2), ConWrite, or related federal repository software
Experience working with developmental programs within U.S. Government system program office
About SAIC
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
