Bachelor's degree with 15+ years or Master's degree with 13+ years of experience in contracts support.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills in a government/contractor environment.
Experience with Intelligence Community or DoD contracting is essential.
In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS and EPX Studio is required.
Proven experience in source selections and contract negotiations.
Familiarity with Space Launch contracting and related procurement activities.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior decision-makers and diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted acquisition advisor to Government and Program staff.
Lead the preparation of comprehensive contract packages, ensuring alignment with acquisition strategies.
Develop and maintain pre-award documents, including Acquisition Plans and RFP packages.
Support contract awards and modifications, ensuring accuracy in clauses and pricing.
Conduct detailed cost/price analysis and participate in negotiation discussions.
Oversee post-award contract administration, including invoice reviews and performance compliance.
Monitor changes in acquisition policy to ensure compliance with FAR and DFARS.
Benefits
Full-time on-site work in a collaborative Government-led Program Office environment.
Opportunity to support innovative space programs and complex federal acquisitions.
Engagement with a diverse team of DOD, military, and civilian personnel.
Potential for professional growth in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description
This position is for a Senior Contracts Support Specialist in Lorton, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Senior Contracts Support Specialist serves as a key partner to Government program leadership providing acquisition, contract administration, and compliance support for the Inner Harbor contract. This role supports contract actions from planning through closeout and requires strong independent judgment and experience supporting complex federal acquisitions. The position is integrated into the Government-led Program Office team requiring full-time on-site work.
Job Responsibilities:
Function as a trusted acquisition advisor to Government and Program staff.
Lead preparation of complete contract packages including requirements validation, funding documentation coordination, and acquisition strategy alignment.
Develop, coordinate, and maintain pre-award documents such as Acquisition Plans, Justification & Approvals, Source Selection Plans, and RFP packages.
Support execution of contract awards and modifications, ensuring accuracy of clauses, pricing structures, schedules, and deliverables.
Conduct detailed cost/price analysis, evaluate proposals, support development of negotiation positions, and participate in negotiation discussions.
Oversee post award contract administration including invoice review, discrepancy resolution, schedule monitoring, and performance compliance.
Maintain comprehensive contract documentation, track contract actions, and ensure timely processing of contractual deliverables.
Interface with program management, budget, technical teams, and legal to ensure aligned and compliant contract execution.
Monitor changes in acquisition policy and ensure contract actions remain compliant with the FAR and DFARS.
Develop, prepare, and present contract related reports, status briefings, and decision packages to senior leadership.
Oversee project cost control activities, including actual cost analysis, variance reporting, trend identification, and performance assessments.
Qualifications
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
Experience with Intelligence Community or DoD contracting.
Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and EPX Studio.
Experience with source selections and contract negotiations.
Experience in Space Launch contracting, including mission unique requirements, launch services procurement, or support to launch enterprise acquisition activities.
Ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
TS/SCI required.
Previous SAP experience desired.
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.
