SAIC

Contracts Support Specialist

SAIC$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience, or Master's degree with no experience.
  • Foundational knowledge of federal acquisition processes.
  • Strong organizational skills and adherence to procedures.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a contracts support team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing acquisition documentation like plans and RFPs.
  • Collect and organize inputs for solicitations and review briefings.
  • Route documents for coordination and approval.
  • Prepare contractual elements within Government contract-writing systems.
  • Verify accuracy of documentation and clause references.
  • Maintain electronic contract files as per Government standards.
  • Assist with invoice package review and coordinate with finance personnel.

Benefits

  • Flexible working conditions and supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to company resources for work-life balance.
  • Potential for involvement in complex federal contracts.
  • Collaborative and structured working approach with seasoned professionals.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

We are seeking a Contracts Support Specialist to provide acquisition and contract administration support for the Twilight Systems Integration (SI) Contract, assisting with activities across the full contract lifecycle. This role supports the preparation, execution, and management of contract actions under the direction of senior contracts personnel and Contracting Officers. Responsibilities follow established processes and involve supporting moderately complex tasks and documentation requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in preparing acquisition documentation, including Acquisition Plans, ARC postings, file checklists, and portions of Source Selection Plans.
• Collect and organize inputs for solicitations, RFP packages, and review briefings.
• Route documents for coordination and approval using established workflows.
• Prepare administrative elements of contract awards and modifications within Government contract-writing systems under senior supervision.
• Verify accuracy of clause references, attachments, and required documentation.
• Support routing, approval tracking, and finalization of contract packages.
• Maintain electronic contract files according to Government documentation standards.
• Assist with invoice package review, identifying basic discrepancies, and coordinating with financial personnel.
• Track deliverables, modifications, and contractual correspondence using Government tools.
• Support scheduling, meeting coordination, document formatting, action item tracking, and other contract-related administrative functions.
• Develop simple Excel-based trackers and logs to support contract monitoring and reporting.
• Assist with contract closeout by assembling required documentation and confirming administrative completeness.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 0 years.
  • Foundational understanding of federal acquisition processes and terminology.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to follow established procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively within a contracts support team, with interactions primarily internal to the organization.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifcations
  • Experience supporting federal contracting or acquisition functions.
  • Familiarity with FAR/DFARS or federal contract-writing systems.
  • Exposure to cost/price analysis concepts or solicitation package development.
  • Experience with Excel trackers, SharePoint, and workflow tools.
  • Knowledge of Confluence and Jira for documentation, workflow tracking, or collaboration.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with NRO or IC contracting environments is beneficial but not required.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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