Mid-Level Contracts Specialist

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in Los Angeles seeks a Mid-Level Contracts Specialist to support government contracts and subcontracts for USSF and related programs. You will work with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure compliant contract actions and successful outcomes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in federal contracting, solid knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and experience with source selections, negotiations, and cost/price analysis. TS/SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with FAR and DFARS; knowledge of source selection procedures.
• Experience drafting source selection documentation and proposal evaluations.
• Experience with contract negotiation, administration, and execution; subcontract management.
• Experience performing cost and price analysis of material, equipment, and production cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Assist Government to execute source selections per FAR 9.505-4 and draft evaluations.
• Provide contract and subcontract management support.
• Assist Government Contracting Officers in negotiations, contract administration, and execution.
• Provide guidance and determinations for program and business management teams.
• Advise on contractual rights, obligations, risk mitigation, and strategy.
• Develop acquisition strategies for follow-on efforts and manage IDIQ contracts.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Source selections

Contract negotiation

Cost/price analysis

Acquisition strategies

Written/oral communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MS/MA

PhD/JD

Job description

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of War (DoW). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoW to design, develop, field, and maintenance requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.

We are seeking a Mid-Level Contracts Specialist with experience conducting preparation, negotiation, and management of goverment contracts and subcontracts. The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting and administering policies, processes, and procedures that may affect secitons and subordinate work units. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government to execute source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4, which can include but are not limited to coordinating functional meeting requests, developing source selection documentation, and reviewing and drafting proposal evaluations.
• Provide contract and subcontract management support.
• Assist Government Contracting Officers and contract specialists in executing various contracting actions, to include advising on requests for proposals, technical evaluations, contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract execution.
• Provide contracts guidance and determinations and technical and operational leadership for the program and business management teams.
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy, and problem solving.
• Advise and assist on management of existing IDIQ contracts and with development and execution of acquisition strategies for any such follow-on efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree w/>10 yrs; MS/MA w/>8 yrs; PHD or JD w/>2 yrs
• TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob
• 5+ years experience in Business, Contract Management, Public Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of federal contracting or acquisition experience across pre-award and post-award phases.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS, including FAR Part 15 source selection procedures and FAR Subpart 9.5 organizational conflicts of interest.
• Demonstrated experience supporting source selections, including drafting source selection documentation and proposal evaluations.
• Experience with contract negotiation, administration, and execution, as well as subcontract management.
• Experience performing cost and price analysis of material, equipment, and production cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Experience managing IDIQ contracts and developing acquisition strategies.
• Ability to interpret contract terms and conditions and advise management on rights, obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including drafting determinations and advisory products for senior leadership.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $175,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills .

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.