Contracts Specialist

SAIC • El Segundo, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Contracts Specialist on the Horizon 2 contract to support the United States Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive organization for Space Combat Power in El Segundo, California. Horizon 2 supports Space Systems Command by providing Advisory and Assistance Services to program offices that acquire, deploy, and sustain national security space systems.

The role provides acquisition and program management support for a system development activity by liaising with the government contracting office on behalf of the government program manager. The Contracts Specialist will help government teams navigate complex system acquisition throughout the full lifecycle of developmental programs, particularly in the area of contracting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or contract management.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Experience managing the full federal contract lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award processes, solicitations, source selection, and closeouts.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Knowledge of government contract vehicles, including Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Time and Materials (T&M), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).
• Ability to advise all levels of management on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy, and problem solving.
• Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution process.
• Ability to evaluate complex vendor cost proposals and negotiate fair and reasonable pricing.
• Ability to work closely with program managers, technical engineers, legal counsel, and financial analysts.
• Meticulous attention to detail in building auditable contract files and tracking delivery milestones.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program if applicable.
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and to consent to a polygraph examination.

Nice To Haves

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Contracting certification; Level II or higher preferred.
• Understanding of high-tech space systems, satellite engineering, electronics, and missile or launch infrastructure procurement.
• Proficiency in defense procurement and writing systems such as Procurement Desktop-Defense (PD2), ConWrite, or related federal repository software.
• Experience working with developmental programs within a U.S. Government system program office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract files for review by program and contracting offices.
• Coordinate between government organizations and summarize information for presentations.
• Lead development of contractual and pricing strategies and funding and expenditure profiles.
• Provide general contract office support, including responding to government taskers.
• Assist with contract negotiation, price reasonableness determination, administration, and termination procedures.
• Support the contracting office in preparing contract modifications and supporting documentation for funding, award fee, period-of-performance extensions, and administrative modifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level