Piper Companies
Contract Support Specialist
Piper Companies, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
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Contracts Support Specialist
to assist the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in advancing and implementing warfighter technologies within the Battle Management Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence division of the Program Executive Office, based in Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities Provide strategic guidance to Program Managers and senior Space Force officials on acquisition planning, contracting processes, budgeting, and execution, including drafting key documentation such as ESIS, ASD, J&A, and Source Selection Strategies. Collaborate with technical teams to develop statements of work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and incentive plans for both pre-award and post-award contracting activities. Contribute to contract negotiations, evaluate price reasonableness, and support contract administration tasks including modifications, funding actions, and performance period extensions. Develop and coordinate program planning and execution documents in alignment with DoDI 5000.02 and relevant DoD, Air Force, and Space Systems Command policies. Track and assess contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, timely delivery of required outputs, and progress toward mission objectives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, with 10+ years of experience in the following areas: Federal contracting regulations and procurement procedures, including deep familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) frameworks. Department of Defense acquisition processes, specifically the Major Capability Acquisition System and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). Proven expertise in federal acquisition strategies, including experience with Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) methods for sourcing innovative, commercially available technologies. Hands-on experience with software procurement in commercial environments, including knowledge of industry-standard practices and policies. Strong understanding of contractual solicitation and negotiation processes, especially within defense and space-related programs. Compensation Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays This job opens for applications on August 13, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Keywords: Contracts Support Specialist, acquisition strategy, federal contracting, FAR, DFARS, OTA, CSO, procurement, contract negotiation, contract administration, source selection, program management, DoD acquisition, JCIDS, milestone reviews, contract modifications, performance evaluation, SOW, CDRLs, incentive plans, budget execution, Space Force, defense contracting, Commercial Solutions Opening, Other Transaction Authority, software procurement, technical evaluations, compliance monitoring, contract deliverables, DoDI 5000.02, Space Systems Command Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Other Industries: Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Piper Companies by 2x Get notified about new Support Specialist jobs in
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to assist the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in advancing and implementing warfighter technologies within the Battle Management Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence division of the Program Executive Office, based in Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities Provide strategic guidance to Program Managers and senior Space Force officials on acquisition planning, contracting processes, budgeting, and execution, including drafting key documentation such as ESIS, ASD, J&A, and Source Selection Strategies. Collaborate with technical teams to develop statements of work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and incentive plans for both pre-award and post-award contracting activities. Contribute to contract negotiations, evaluate price reasonableness, and support contract administration tasks including modifications, funding actions, and performance period extensions. Develop and coordinate program planning and execution documents in alignment with DoDI 5000.02 and relevant DoD, Air Force, and Space Systems Command policies. Track and assess contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, timely delivery of required outputs, and progress toward mission objectives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, with 10+ years of experience in the following areas: Federal contracting regulations and procurement procedures, including deep familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) frameworks. Department of Defense acquisition processes, specifically the Major Capability Acquisition System and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). Proven expertise in federal acquisition strategies, including experience with Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) methods for sourcing innovative, commercially available technologies. Hands-on experience with software procurement in commercial environments, including knowledge of industry-standard practices and policies. Strong understanding of contractual solicitation and negotiation processes, especially within defense and space-related programs. Compensation Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays This job opens for applications on August 13, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Keywords: Contracts Support Specialist, acquisition strategy, federal contracting, FAR, DFARS, OTA, CSO, procurement, contract negotiation, contract administration, source selection, program management, DoD acquisition, JCIDS, milestone reviews, contract modifications, performance evaluation, SOW, CDRLs, incentive plans, budget execution, Space Force, defense contracting, Commercial Solutions Opening, Other Transaction Authority, software procurement, technical evaluations, compliance monitoring, contract deliverables, DoDI 5000.02, Space Systems Command Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Other Industries: Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Piper Companies by 2x Get notified about new Support Specialist jobs in
Colorado Springs, CO . Related roles: Dispatcher, Inventory & Customer Support Specialist Product Support Specialist - Space Systems Support Planning and Management Specialist Intake & Scheduling Specialist Home Care Support Planning and Management Specialist Junior Computer Network Support Specialist Lead Support Planning and Management Specialist We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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