Senior Contracts Administrator – Govt & Space Programs

Systems Planning & Analysis; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage contracts from negotiation through close‑out.

You will ensure compliance with government regulations, advise leadership, and support the proposal team while maintaining electronic contract files.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 8+ years of related experience and a MA/MS degree or higher (or equivalent).
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, written, verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time and collaborate across diverse departmental priorities.
• Expert at developing briefs and reports for leadership review.
• Willingness to report to the designated work location in El Segundo, CA, full‑time, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage company contracts, monitoring transactions from negotiation to close‑out.
• Ensure contracts, modifications, and agreements comply with legal requirements, specifications, and government regulations.
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations and interpret contract terms.
• Provide timely support to management and the proposal team to review solicitations and identify questions.
• Prepare worksheets and perform calculations to support contract activities.
• Establish and maintain excellent internal and external relationships with program managers, customers, and other departments.
• Resolve issues affecting company compliance and ensure satisfaction of legal requirements, company, and customer objectives.
• Develop and maintain an electronic file management system for all contract‑related documents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal

Time management

Collaboration

Briefing skills

Education

MA/MS or higher

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!

The Space Systems Group (SSG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under USSF. We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command. We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations which are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to execute on time and on budget within the technical communities. Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower!

SPA has a near-tem opening for a Contracts Administrator.

Responsibilities

Duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Administers and manages company contracts, monitoring contract transactions from negotiation to close-out.
• Ensures that contracts, modifications, and agreements comply with relevant legal requirements, contract specifications, and government regulations.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
• Provide timely support to management and proposal team to facilitate the review of solicitation and identifying questions.
• Prepare worksheets and perform calculations in support of contract activities.
• Establish and maintain excellent internal and external relationships with Program Managers, Customers, and other departments.
• Resolve issues affecting company compliance and ensure satisfication of legal requirements, company and customer objectives.
• Develop and maintain electronic file management of all contract related documents.
  
  

Qualifications

About the Must Haves

• US Citizenship + active TS/SCI security clearance
• 8+ years of related work experience with MA/MS degree or higher (additional years of relevant experience may be substituted) in STEM, Business, Contract Administration, Statistics, International Relations, Military Studies, Political Science, National Security, Government Economics, Pre-law/Law, or related field of study
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, written, verbal communication skills, and attention to detail
• Able to effectively manage time and collaborate across a diverse set of department priorities
• Recognized expert at developing briefs and reports for leadership team review
• Additional qualifications as needed by organization requirements
• Ability to report to designated work location in El Segundo, CA, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer
  
  

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. California, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $190,000.00/Yr.