Senior Contracts Specialist DoD Programs & Compliance

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Contract Specialist at its Washington, DC office to support acquisition activities for Navy and DoD programs.

The role focuses on documentation, procurement packages, and contract modifications, with collaboration across technical, financial, and program-management teams. Ideal candidates hold a DoD clearance, a Finance/Accounting degree, and at least 3 years in government acquisitions, with familiarity in Navy ERP and related systems.

Qualifications

• Full-time work at Maritime Plaza in Washington, D.C.
• U.S. Citizen with DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent field.
• Understanding of federal acquisition lifecycle and related docs.
• Minimum 3 years of Government Finance and Acquisitions experience.
• Experience with Navy/DoD acquisition systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist development and coordination of acquisition documentation (SOWs, IMCEs, Justifications).
• Support drafting, review and submission of procurement packages and contract modifications.
• Track contract actions and provide status updates to leadership.
• Collaborate with technical leads, financial analysts, and PMs for alignment.
• Interface with contracting officers and government stakeholders for timely execution.
• Contribute to meetings by providing acquisition updates and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Navy policies.

Skills

DoD clearance

Federal acquisition

Contract experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Navy ERP

ETMS2

PIEE

SPS/PD2

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.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

SPA's Strategic Division's Regional Strike System Group (RSSG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering, Systems Safety, Modelling, Master Scheduling, and Financial Analysis support. RSSG is immediately hiring for a Contract Specialist at SPA's Maritime Plaza Office in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and coordination of acquisition documentation (e.g., Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Justifications and Approvals, Determinations and Findings).
• Support the drafting, review, and submission of procurement packages and contract modifications.
• Track contract actions and provide status updates to leadership.
• Collaborate with technical leads, financial analysts, and program managers to ensure alignment across functional areas.
• Interface with contracting officers and other government stakeholders to facilitate timely and accurate contract execution.
• Contribute to program meetings and briefings by providing acquisition updates and recommendations.
• Support compliance with relevant DoD acquisition regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and Navy-specific policies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work full-time at Maritime Plaza in Washington D.C.
• U.S. Citizen with DoD Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or another equivalent field.
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition lifecycle and related documentation.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Government Finance and Acquisitions.
• Experience with Navy or DoD acquisition systems (e.g., Navy ERP, ETMS2, PIEE, SPS/PD2) strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• DAWIA contracting (professional) certification.
• CFCM/CCCM/CPCM certification.
• Experience supporting Navy SSP, other Navy program offices, or DoD acquisition program.

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. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.