Mid-Level Contracts Specialist

QinetiQ US•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$125,000 - $175,000

About The Position

QinetiQ US is seeking a Mid-Level Contracts Specialist to support the development, advancement, and sustainment of weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force and its mission partners. The role supports programs operating across ground, near-space, and space environments in support of Department of War and national security needs. The specialist will prepare, negotiate, and manage government contracts and subcontracts, interpret and administer relevant policies and procedures, and work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners. The position also provides contractual guidance, technical and operational leadership to program and business management teams, and advice to management on contractual rights, obligations, risk mitigation, and acquisition strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with more than 10 years of experience, MS/MA with more than 8 years, or Ph.D. or JD with more than 2 years.
Eligibility for TS/SCI clearance.
At least 5 years of experience in business, contract management, public administration, law, finance, or a related field.
At least 7 years of federal contracting or acquisition experience across pre-award and post-award phases.
Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS, including FAR Part 15 source selection procedures and FAR Subpart 9.5 organizational conflicts of interest.
Demonstrated experience supporting source selections, including drafting source selection documentation and proposal evaluations.
Experience with contract negotiation, administration, and execution, as well as subcontract management.
Experience performing cost and price analysis of material, equipment, and production cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules.
Experience managing IDIQ contracts and developing acquisition strategies.
Ability to interpret contract terms and conditions and advise management on rights, obligations, and risk mitigation.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including drafting determinations and advisory products for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Assist the Government with source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4, including coordinating functional meeting requests, developing source selection documentation, and reviewing and drafting proposal evaluations.
Provide contract and subcontract management support.
Assist Government Contracting Officers and contract specialists with contracting actions, including requests for proposals, technical evaluations, contract negotiation, administration, and execution.
Provide contracts guidance and determinations, and technical and operational leadership for program and business management teams.
Advise management on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy, and problem solving.
Advise and assist with management of existing IDIQ contracts and development and execution of acquisition strategies for follow-on efforts.