SAIC

Senior Contracts Support Specialist

SAIC • $100K — $130K *
El Segundo, CA 90245In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 14+ years or related Master's/PhD/JD degrees with 10-12 years in acquisition and contract management.
  • Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes and compliance regulations.
  • Ability to work independently and lead tasks with minimal oversight.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven experience supporting senior government clients.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for government support roles.
  • In-scope security background check required, with eligibility for SCI access and potential for Polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation of comprehensive contract packages from validation to funding documentation.
  • Develop and maintain critical pre-award documents including Acquisition Strategies and Request for Proposal packages.
  • Execute contract awards and modifications with accuracy in pricing and deliverables.
  • Conduct detailed cost/price analysis and engage in contract negotiations.
  • Oversee post-award administration including invoice reviews and performance compliance.
  • Maintain thorough documentation and tracking of all contract actions and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with program management and technical teams to align contract execution with compliance needs.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with acquisition policies and regulations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Flexible work arrangements and potential for remote work.
  • Paid time off and holidays, promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Seeking a Senior Contracts Support Specialist to provide acquisition, contract administration, and compliance support for the Horizon contract in our El Segundo, CA office. This role supports contract actions from planning through closeout and requires strong independent judgment and experience supporting complex federal acquisitions.

The Horizon program supports Government weapon systems program offices with subject matter experts that have a background with the Department of Defense major capability acquisition management. Horizon team members provide systems acquisitions and program management support on various capability development programs in the national security space and space control mission area. We manage programs throughout the full systems acquisition lifecycle to rapidly field warfighting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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 Strategies and Plans, Justification & Approvals, Source Selection Plans, and Request for Proposal (RFP) packages.
  • Support execution of contract awards, 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 FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations and guidance.
  • Develop, prepare, and present contract-related reports, status briefings, and decision packages to senior leadership.


Qualifications

This is you:
  • Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of experience (or Master's +12, PhD/JD +10) in acquisition and contract management.
  • Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes.
  • Ability to work independently and lead tasks with minimal oversight.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience supporting senior government customers.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% in support of government customer requirements.
  • 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 Qualifications:
  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community contracting.
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, Space Systems Command Contracting Mandatory Procedures and guidelines, NRO processes, EPX Studio, and ConWrite.
  • Experience with source selections and contract negotiations.
  • Experience in Special Programs contracting, including mission-unique requirements, Other Transactions and Commercial Offerings procurement, and/ or support to enterprise acquisition activities.
  • Experience using Confluence and Jira for tracking, documentation, workflow management, and collaboration.


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
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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