Sr. Contracting Specialist - Source Selection & Acquisition Strategy Analyst

STI-TEC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

PTO

Holiday leave

Alternate work schedules

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) seeks a Senior Contracting Specialist to lead government contract actions, negotiations, and administration with TS clearance eligibility. The role supports COs and contract specialists in RFPs, evaluations, and policy implementation.

The position, based in California, offers a comprehensive benefits package and salaries in the six-figure range, reflecting experience and security requirements for federal contracting work.

Qualifications

• Active TS SCI eligibility required or able to obtain.
• Minimum 10 years of government contracting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR 8.4, 12, 13, 15 and 16.505.
• Ability to advise management and influence policy changes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, accept, and manage government contracts and subcontracts.
• Analyze estimates, review documents, and ensure compliance with policies.
• Support Government Contracting Officers in bid and negotiation actions.
• Conduct contract closeouts and implement efficient procedures.

Skills

TS Clearance with SCI eligibility

Negotiation techniques

Policy interpretation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Education

MA/MS in related field

Tools

FAR knowledge

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Position Overview

The Senior Contracting Specialist will be responsible for the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of government contracts and subcontracts. This role ensures proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The specialist will analyze estimates, review contractual documents, advise management, and recommend policy changes to enhance organizational procedures. Additionally, the specialist will support the Government Contracting Officers and contract specialists in various contracting actions, including requests for proposals, technical evaluations, contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract execution.

Essential Job Function

• Conducts the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of government contracts and subcontracts to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Analyze estimates of material, equipment and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Duties also include reviewing contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization.
• Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate work units.
• Performs final contract closeouts

Minimum Qualifications

• TS Clearance with SCI eligibility
• MA/MS in related field
• Holding or eligible for Active TS SCI
• 10 years of experience with government contracts, acquisition, fulfillment, policy, costs, and procedures
• Contracting Experience with FAR 8.4, 12, 13, 15 and 16.505
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques and skill in devising negotiation strategies to recommend to the Government Contracting Officer in resolving problems such as reducing cost, adjusting delivery schedules, and negotiating in sole source environments
• Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to new acquisition requirements to support innovative, effective and efficient acquisition strategy development and implementation support

STI-TECadheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

Salary Range $200,000.00 - $230,000.00 Annual Salary

STI-TEC Offers a Competitive Benefits Package Including

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short term/long term disability coverage
• Retirement savings - 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday leave
• Alternate work schedules (depending on work site)
• Flexible spending account options

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 1+918.583.9900.

• This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.