Senior DoD Contracts & Acquisition Specialist

Aviation & Missile Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation & Missile Solutions (AMS) in Huntsville, AL, at Redstone Arsenal, seeks a Senior Contracts Specialist to bridge technical requirements and government or enterprise procurement, leading contract packages for advanced R&D programs.

The role involves market research, acquisition planning, SOW/PWS translation, RFP/RFI support, cost analysis, and negotiations, with an expectation of a Secret clearance and US citizenship. In-office requirement and relocation considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, management, or a financial field.
• US citizenship required.
• In-office required; must be local to Huntsville, AL area or willing to relocate.
• Minimum 7 years of contracting experience with DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify industrial base capabilities.
• Develop Acquisition Strategies and Acquisition Plans.
• Translate requirements into SOWs and PWS.
• Support the development and release of RFPs and RFIs.
• Conduct independent cost estimates and price/cost analysis.
• Serve as advisor/evaluator during Source Selection Board proceedings.
• Formulate negotiation strategies and pre-negotiation objectives.
• Support Contracting Officer during negotiations with industry partners.
• Be primary point of contact for daily operational interactions with the contractor.
• Execute non-traditional acquisition strategies, including OTAs for rapid prototyping.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a financial field

Job description

Aviation & Missile Solutions (AMS) in Huntsville, AL, at Redstone Arsenal, seeks a Senior Contracts Specialist to bridge technical requirements and government or enterprise procurement, leading contract packages for advanced R&D programs.

The role involves market research, acquisition planning, SOW/PWS translation, RFP/RFI support, cost analysis, and negotiations, with an expectation of a Secret clearance and US citizenship. In-office requirement and relocation considerations apply.