Senior Contracts Support Specialist

OBXtek; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing leader in government contracting as a Senior Contracts Support Specialist. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your extensive expertise in Federal and DoD contracting processes while supporting vital U.S. Space Force initiatives. You will lead contract actions, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with government regulations. The company is committed to enhancing customer knowledge and innovation through technology and collaboration, providing a robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive health plans and tuition reimbursement. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Matching 401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement plans

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant Federal contracting experience required.
• Expertise in Federal, DoD, Air Force, and SSC contracting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract actions including solicitations and funding modifications.
• Review contractual documents for compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Federal contracting processes

DoD contracting procedures

Air Force contracting knowledge

SSC contracting expertise

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Compliance review

Advisory skills

Education

Masters degree in Federal contracting-related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

OBXtek 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.

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.

Salary Range: $130k - $200k

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

Security Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.