Contract Support Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Contract Support Lead to guide defense acquisition programs and lead teams in a fast-paced, security-focused environment. You will apply your subject-matter expertise to streamline processes and advise clients on complex compliance issues.

The role requires deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS/AFFARS, strong communication with government stakeholders, and the ability to accelerate schedules for space-related missions. A Secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with USSF acquisition processes.
• Experience implementing acquisition best practices.
• Experience with OTAs and CSOs.
• Experience working in the client environment and communicating with contractors on behalf of the government.
• Experience using SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS regulations.
• Ability to brief leadership clearly and provide actionable feedback.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Skills

USSF acquisition processes

Acquisition best practices

OTAs & CSOs

Government contractor briefing

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

FAR/DFARS/AFFARS

leadership briefings

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Contract Support Lead

The Opportunity: As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe. As a Contract Support Lead, you’ll bring your leadership expertise to work alongside thought leaders to advance the spaceport of a future program. You’ll use your skills and expertise to accelerate schedules to meet assured access to space. Work with us to execute a vision to modernize into a world-class spaceport to provide unfettered space access for national security and defense missions. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with USSF acquisition processes
• Experience implementing acquisition best practices
• Experience with Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and Commercial Service Offerings (CSOs)
• Experience working in the client environment and communicating with contractors on behalf of the government
• Experience using SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS regulations
• Knowledge of enterprise issues
• Ability to clearly brief any level of leadership, provide constructive and actionable feedback, and perform in a fast-paced environment
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Space Systems Center (SSC) acquisition processes
• Experience with Military Construction (MILCON) processes
• Experience with USAF or USSF and SSC budget planning and execution processes
• Experience with DoD project management, acquisition, and sustainment
• Experience with space launch contracting office processes and procedures
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent detail-oriented and client relationship skills
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

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• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

About Booz Allen

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