Senior Contracts & Proposals Lead

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Virginia is seeking an experienced Contracts professional to manage the full lifecycle from proposal through closeout.

You will review RFPs, negotiate terms, and maintain compliance across contracts, leveraging broad experience in government contracting. You will lead cross‑functional teams, prepare proposals, and ensure timely delivery while building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in contract administration, preferably within the Intelligence Community.
• Strong background in contracts and proposal development for private industry; MA/MS may substitute.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR and related regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building with internal/external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Able to report to a designated work location, up to full‑time.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze requests for proposals (RFPs) to identify and mitigate contract risks.
• Prepare assumptions for inclusion into the proposal and review/prepare proposal documents for submission.
• Monitor contracts; manage key negotiations; resolve multi-faceted and complex contractual/customer issues.
• Assist and guide program teams with resolving performance issues; identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with SPA policies; resolve issues affecting compliance and objectives.
• Organize and manage all necessary contractual records and documents in compliance with requirements.
• Review and negotiate teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements, license agreements and OCI mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain excellent internal and external customer relationships; act as trusted advisor.

Skills

Contract administration

Proposal development

RFP analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Briefing/reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Virginia is seeking an experienced Contracts professional to manage the full lifecycle from proposal through closeout.

You will review RFPs, negotiate terms, and maintain compliance across contracts, leveraging broad experience in government contracting. You will lead cross‑functional teams, prepare proposals, and ensure timely delivery while building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.