Contracts Support Specialist

About This Role

Support the US Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities by providing expert advice on acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution. Assist with various procurement actions, contract negotiations, and documentation for major weapon system developmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution
• Draft necessary documentation including ESIS, ASP, ASD, J&A, Source Selection Strategy
• Provide contracting assistance to technical personnel for statement of work or data deliverable requirements
• Assist with contract negotiation, price reasonableness determination, administration, and termination procedures
• Assist the contracting office in preparing contract modifications and supporting documentation
• Develop and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 and relevant DoD, AF, and Space Systems Command policies
• Draft technical evaluations and function as an advisor in source selections
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs and milestone reviews
• Monitor & evaluate contractor performance for compliance with contract terms/conditions & ensures timely submission of contract deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• 15+ years of related experience with contracting regulations and procurement procedures
• Experience with Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process
• Experience with various Contract types (e.g. Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, with and without incentive/award fee arrangements)
• Experience drafting and/or evaluating Proposals to include negotiations
• Experience with Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process
• Active DoD security clearance, adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)
• Willingness to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs
• Willingness to consent to a Polygraph examination

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 15 years of related experience with contracting regulations and procurement procedures, Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process, various contract types, and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.

Nice to Have

• Professional certification (e.g., PMI PMP, APDP, DAWIA, CFCM, CPCM)
• Experience with Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process
• Experience with the Adaptive Acquisition Framework
• Subcontract Management experience
• Experience within the National Security Space domain
• Experience working in development environment and/or U.S. Government weapons system program office

Benefits