SDA Contracting Support Specialist

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group•Colorado Springs, CO

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Contracting Support Specialist supporting the Battle Management Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (BMC3I) System Delta (SYD 85) and Space Operations Command (SpOC) Mission Delta 2 (MD 2) in Colorado Springs, CO. SYD 85 supports acquisition and MD 2 supports sustainment for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, executing system acquisition, modernization, and sustainment for ground- and space-based SDA sensors and command and control (C2) systems. Activities include acquisition program management, system and subsystem engineering, maintenance and supply support, and fielding. This is a full-time position located at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road and 1055 N. Newport Road in Colorado Springs, CO with the opportunity to tele-work 1-2 days per week at the discretion of the Government. Responsibilities An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government Program Office. As an SDA Contracting Support Specialist , you will analyze requirements, develop procurement strategies, develop procurement documents, prepare negotiated positions, and administer contracts, supporting the formulation and maintenance of effective contractual relationships between the company or client and other parties. The work requires knowledge of acquisition principles, policies, procedures, negotiation strategies, reform initiatives, regulatory requirements, contracting methods, and contract types. This position provides direct Contracting Support to the Government. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Active Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance
Education: B.A. or B.S. in business or related field
Years of Experience: 3 years DoD, MDA, or Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition experience as a team member in a DoD, MDA, or IC Contract Office; 2 or more years administering contract data in ConWrite and/or CONIT
Certifications: Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level 1 Contracting certification or equivalent
Other: Able to perform and deliver in a fast-paced environment
Proficient with Microsoft Offices products to include MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point

Nice To Haves

Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance, agreeable to polygraph
Education: M.A. or M.S. in business or related field
Years of Experience: 5 years DoD Acquisition experience supporting similar requirements in Air Force Space Command or Air Force Material Command Contract Office; 3 or more years of experience as a DoD Contract Specialist; 3 or more years of experience administering contract data in ConWrite and/or CONIT
Certifications: Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level 2 Contracting certification or equivalent
Other: Experience with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Other Transaction Authority (OTA), and other alternate contracting/agreement vehicles

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong relationships with Government Contract, Legal, and Program teams; interact frequently with senior leadership; work as a team to develop and execute contract modifications
Develop strategies, plans, and packages for document submissions through technical, contract, and legal team reviews that support approval to negotiate and approval to award task orders, contracts and contract modifications
Support functional teams developing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, conducting proposal reviews, and developing technical evaluations of proposals
Support contract office development of preliminary and final Price Negotiation Memoranda; develop and recommend strategies, positions, and content for partnering agreements and data rights agreements
Ensure contract and modification execution is conducted in accordance with center, directorate, and division policies and procedures
Ensure contracts and modifications are prepared in accordance with FAR Part 15, FAR Part 16, DFAR, and ITAR requirements
Recommend positions and support the Government to develop, draft, monitor, and administer incentive fee plans
Perform analysis, support the Government to develop positions, assemble and staff required documents and packages to administer contracts and monitor task order execution; develop and recommend strategies, positions, and content for partnering agreements and data rights agreements
Prepare and administer contract, contract modification, and contractor information in ConWrite and/or Con-IT contract writing systems
Occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction
Other duties as required/requested by the Government within the constraints of the S3 contract