Acquisition Contracting Specialist SME

QinetiQ US • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter. We are seeking an Acquisition Contracting Specialist in Huntsville, AL with subject matter expertise in USSF Space Systems Command contracting processes and procedures. This will include demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of any contract action including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management. The ideal candidate will have PCO or Buyer experience. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

Requirements

• 20 years experience working with Federal, DoD, Air Force, and/or USSF acquisition/contracting processes and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of any contract action including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management
• Prior PCO or Buyer experience
• MA/MS degree
• TS/SCI
• #qinetiqclearedjob

Nice To Haves

• Certification(s)/course(s) in FAR and/or DFAR
• USSF Space Systems Command acquisition/procurement experience

Responsibilities

• Provide contract and subcontract management support including advising on requests for proposals, technical evaluations, contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract execution
• Assist the Government with executing source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4
• Develop source selection documentation (e.g., source selection plan, acquisition strategy, non-disclosure agreements, etc.)
• Review/draft proposal evaluations
• Advise on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy, and problem solving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees