Senior Space Acquisition & Contracts Analyst

Astrion; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Contracts Support Specialist to provide acquisition and contract management support to U.S. Space Force and national security space programs.

The role requires a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Poly, U.S. citizenship, and a proactive, high-visibility work environment. The position offers a competitive six-figure salary and growth opportunities within a critical national security program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting federal acquisition, contract administration, or DoD contracting operations.
• Experience supporting DoD, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, Intelligence Community, or related acquisition organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition processes.
• Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle activities including planning, award, modification, and closeout.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience with contract writing systems and acquisition reporting tools.
• Provide senior-level acquisition and contract management support to government program offices and contracting teams.
• Support pre-award and post-award contract administration activities in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency guidance.
• Prepare and maintain acquisition documentation including Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, IGCEs, J&A documentation, acquisition plans, funding documents, and contract modifications.
• Track deliverables, milestones, funding status, periods of performance, and contractual actions.
• Support proposal evaluations, market research, and acquisition package development.
• Maintain acquisition trackers, contract status reports, briefing materials, and executive summaries.
• Support acquisition reporting requirements, data calls, and program reviews.
• Coordinate meetings, suspense management, task tracking, and acquisition workflow activities.
• Prepare executive correspondence, memoranda, acquisition briefings, and staffing packages.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Acquisition reporting

Contract administration

DoD contracting operations

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Astrion in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Contracts Support Specialist to provide acquisition and contract management support to U.S. Space Force and national security space programs.

The role requires a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Poly, U.S. citizenship, and a proactive, high-visibility work environment. The position offers a competitive six-figure salary and growth opportunities within a critical national security program.