Senior Contracts Support Specialist

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to national security and innovation! As a Senior Contracts Support Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing complex contracts for the U.S. Space Force and other defense entities. This position offers the opportunity to leverage your extensive contracting expertise, including negotiation and management of government contracts. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative environment, this role allows you to make a significant impact on critical national defense projects. If you have a passion for contract management and a desire to contribute to the safety of our nation, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Unpaid time off

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance or eligible required.
• 15+ years of relevant Federal contracting experience as a PCO or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of contract actions including solicitations and funding modifications.
• Review contractual documents for adherence to policies and specifications.

Skills

Federal contracting processes

DoD contracting procedures

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Procurement experience

Education

Masters degree in Federal contracting-related discipline

Tools

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Defense FAR Supplement (DFARSUP)

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With more than 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the U.S. 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 strives to be a value-added Objective, Responsive, and Trusted partner and premier provider.

The Space and Intelligence (S&I) Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge computer-based solutions, advanced technologies and progressive capabilities to meet those needs.

The S&I Division comprises the Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), the Space Systems Group (SSG), and the Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), which collectively provide outstanding support to help their customers achieve our nation’s most critical objectives and goals designed to protect the safety and livelihoods of all U.S. Citizens, military forces at home and abroad.

SPA has an immediate need for a number of highly qualified Senior Contracts Support Specialists and Contracts Support Specialist Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support our new U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command Hemisphere contract in the El Segundo, CA area.

Travel is not anticipated but would occur less than five percent of the time on an occasional and irregular basis and be limited to domestic locations only.

Responsibilities

We are seeking multiple Senior Contracts Support Specialists to fill the following positions located in the El Segundo, CA area:

• Senior Acquisition Contracting Specialist
• Senior Contracts Specialist
• Senior Contracts Manager

We are seeking a Contracts Support Specialist SME to fill the following position located in the El Segundo, CA area:

• Acquisition Contracting Specialist SME

The Senior Contracts Support Specialists shall have:

• Expertise in Federal, DoD, Air Force, and SSC contracting processes and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of any contract action required by the program office, including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management
• Prior Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer experience
• Past or present experience with SSC or mission partner space control or space situational awareness mission area programs
• Expertise in the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of government contracts
• Expertise reviewing contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements
• Advanced ability to advise management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions

The Contracts Support Specialist SME shall have:

• Advanced expertise in Federal, DoD, Air Force, and SSC contracting processes and procedures
• Enhanced ability to lead all aspects of any contract action required by the program office, including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management
• Extensive prior Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer experience in U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force procurements.

Qualifications

Required:

• U.S. Citizen
• Active TS/SCI clearance/access or TS/SCI eligible
• Masters degree in a Federal contracting-related discipline, such as an M.B.A. (administration) or Federal procurement, purchasing, or acquisition
• At least 15 years of relevant Federal contracting experience as a PCO, contracting officer, legal specialist, or similar positions

Desired:

• In-depth familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARSUP), and applicable U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force contracting and procurement regulations
• Certifications in relevant fields, such as Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or Certified Federal Contracting Manager
• Experience with contract award protest adjudication process

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 Range: 130k - 200k