Contract Administrator II

Seventh Sense•Merrit Island, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will provide professional and administrative Contract Administration services to NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida pursuant to standard concepts, practices, and procedures as described within the Federal Acquisition Regulations for pre- and post-award acquisitions. The successful candidate relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, working under general supervision and reporting to a manager while also being client-facing, supporting one or more civil-servant contracting officers and/or contract specialists. This position operates onsite. Seventh Sense is an award-winning company focused on providing federal agencies with "Enlightened Solutions that Deliver Lasting Value". Their teams work with clients to provide innovative solutions, enhance integration, and facilitate transparency of core acquisition. Seventh Sense is a 100% virtually operated Virginia-based company serving multiple clients across the US, and has been recognized for 3 years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by the Washington Business Journal!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of equivalent experience OR a high school diploma and 8 years of equivalent experience
Ability to gain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Mid-level procurement experience
In-depth working knowledge of one or more federal government writing systems (NASA uses SAP, PPS, and now NCMS)
Ability to quickly grasp procurement terms, methodologies, and processes
Ability to prepare contract files and associated electronic documentation
Ability to create procurement actions (e.g., contract, order, mod) for contract execution
Knowledge and skill in researching basic acquisition procedures and requirements in the Federal Acquisition Regulations
Comfortable working with files on a SharePoint Site
Excellent writing skills
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in person and through media such as video conferences and teleconferences
Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word

Nice To Haves

Experience with NASA systems and processes
Professional certification in contracting

Responsibilities

Provide professional and administrative Contract Administration services to NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida pursuant to standard concepts, practices, and procedures as described within the Federal Acquisition Regulations for pre- and post-award acquisitions
Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Work under general supervision; report to a manager but also be client-facing, supporting one or more civil-servant contracting officers and/or contract specialists
Support the KSC Office of Procurement as a part of the NASA Agency-Wide Acquisition Support Services (AWASS) 2.0 program
Perform cradle-to-grave procurement activities consistent with the regulatory requirements set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, NASA regulations, and KSC organizational procedures
Prepare contract files and associated electronic documentation
Create procurement actions (e.g., contract, order, mod) for contract execution
Research basic acquisition procedures and requirements in the Federal Acquisition Regulations

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting
PTO and 11 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Accident and Critical Care insurance options
Day off to celebrate your birthday
Day off on your company anniversary date
Day off to volunteer for the community service project of your choice
A Bonus Plan that allows each member to financially benefit from company, team, and individual success
A peer-to-peer recognition platform that allows members to recognize each other’s accomplishments and contributions
Professional development opportunities including AI & Data Literacy Skills training and Federal Acquisition training, as well as resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing
Transportation FSA (over $1,500 annually)