Systems Planning & Analysis
Senior Contracts Support Specialist
Systems Planning & Analysis, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With more than 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the U.S. and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA strives to be a value-added Objective, Responsive, and Trusted partner and premier provider.
The Space and Intelligence (S&I) Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge computer-based solutions, advanced technologies and progressive capabilities to meet those needs.
The S&I Division comprises the Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), the Space Systems Group (SSG), and the Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), which collectively provide outstanding support to help their customers achieve our nation’s most critical objectives and goals designed to protect the safety and livelihoods of all U.S. Citizens, military forces at home and abroad.
SPA has an immediate need for a number of highly qualified Senior Contracts Support Specialists and Contracts Support Specialist Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support our new U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command Hemisphere contract in the El Segundo, CA area.
Travel is not anticipated but would occur less than five percent of the time on an occasional and irregular basis and be limited to domestic locations only.
Responsibilities
Senior Acquisition Contracting Specialist
Senior Contracts Specialist
Senior Contracts Manager
Acquisition Contracting Specialist SME
The Senior Contracts Support Specialists Shall Have
Expertise in Federal, DoD, Air Force, and SSC contracting processes and procedures
Demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of any contract action required by the program office, including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management
Prior Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer experience
Past or present experience with SSC or mission partner space control or space situational awareness mission area programs
Expertise in the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of government contracts
Expertise reviewing contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements
Advanced ability to advise management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions
The Contracts Support Specialist SME Shall Have
Advanced expertise in Federal, DoD, Air Force, and SSC contracting processes and procedures
Enhanced ability to lead all aspects of any contract action required by the program office, including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management
Extensive prior Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer experience in U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force procurements
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizen
Active TS/SCI clearance/access or TS/SCI eligible
Masters degree in a Federal contracting-related discipline, such as an M.B.A. (administration) or Federal procurement, purchasing, or acquisition
At least 15 years of relevant Federal contracting experience as a PCO, contracting officer, legal specialist, or similar positions
Reports to El Segundo, CA work location, up to full-time, based upon the needs of the client
Desired
In-depth familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARSUP), and applicable U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force contracting and procurement regulations
Certifications in relevant fields, such as Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or Certified Federal Contracting Manager
Experience with contract award protest adjudication process
California Pay Transparency Range: 130k - 200k
Salary and Benefits: SPA offers competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a robust total compensation package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time away from work. Specific programs vary by location and eligibility.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Armed Forces
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The Space and Intelligence (S&I) Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge computer-based solutions, advanced technologies and progressive capabilities to meet those needs.
The S&I Division comprises the Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), the Space Systems Group (SSG), and the Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), which collectively provide outstanding support to help their customers achieve our nation’s most critical objectives and goals designed to protect the safety and livelihoods of all U.S. Citizens, military forces at home and abroad.
SPA has an immediate need for a number of highly qualified Senior Contracts Support Specialists and Contracts Support Specialist Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support our new U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command Hemisphere contract in the El Segundo, CA area.
Travel is not anticipated but would occur less than five percent of the time on an occasional and irregular basis and be limited to domestic locations only.
Responsibilities
Senior Acquisition Contracting Specialist
Senior Contracts Specialist
Senior Contracts Manager
Acquisition Contracting Specialist SME
The Senior Contracts Support Specialists Shall Have
Expertise in Federal, DoD, Air Force, and SSC contracting processes and procedures
Demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of any contract action required by the program office, including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management
Prior Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer experience
Past or present experience with SSC or mission partner space control or space situational awareness mission area programs
Expertise in the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of government contracts
Expertise reviewing contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements
Advanced ability to advise management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions
The Contracts Support Specialist SME Shall Have
Advanced expertise in Federal, DoD, Air Force, and SSC contracting processes and procedures
Enhanced ability to lead all aspects of any contract action required by the program office, including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management
Extensive prior Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer experience in U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force procurements
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizen
Active TS/SCI clearance/access or TS/SCI eligible
Masters degree in a Federal contracting-related discipline, such as an M.B.A. (administration) or Federal procurement, purchasing, or acquisition
At least 15 years of relevant Federal contracting experience as a PCO, contracting officer, legal specialist, or similar positions
Reports to El Segundo, CA work location, up to full-time, based upon the needs of the client
Desired
In-depth familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARSUP), and applicable U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force contracting and procurement regulations
Certifications in relevant fields, such as Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or Certified Federal Contracting Manager
Experience with contract award protest adjudication process
California Pay Transparency Range: 130k - 200k
Salary and Benefits: SPA offers competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a robust total compensation package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time away from work. Specific programs vary by location and eligibility.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Armed Forces
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