Senior Contracts Support Specialist

SAIC • El Segundo, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Senior Contracts Support Specialist to provide acquisition, contract administration, and compliance support for the Horizon contract in our El Segundo, CA office. This role supports contract actions from planning through closeout and requires strong independent judgment and experience supporting complex federal acquisitions. The Horizon program supports Government weapon systems program offices with subject matter experts that have a background with the Department of Defense major capability acquisition management. Horizon team members provide systems acquisitions and program management support on various capability development programs in the national security space and space control mission area. We manage programs throughout the full systems acquisition lifecycle to rapidly field warfighting capabilities.

Requirements

• Strong independent judgment
• Experience supporting complex federal acquisitions

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of complete contract packages including requirements validation, funding documentation coordination, and acquisition strategy alignment.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain pre‑award documents such as Acquisition Strategies and Plans, Justification & Approvals, Source Selection Plans, and Request for Proposal (RFP) packages.
• Support execution of contract awards, modifications, ensuring accuracy of clauses, pricing structures, schedules, and deliverables.
• Conduct detailed cost/price analysis, evaluate proposals, support development of negotiation positions, and participate in negotiation discussions.
• Oversee post‑award contract administration including invoice review, discrepancy resolution, schedule monitoring, and performance compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation, track contract actions, and ensure timely processing of contractual deliverables.
• Interface with program management, budget, technical teams, and legal to ensure aligned and compliant contract execution.
• Monitor changes in acquisition policy and ensure contract actions remain compliant with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations and guidance.
• Develop, prepare, and present contract‑related reports, status briefings, and decision packages to senior leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed