Contracts Support Specialist

Contracts Support Specialist

IESE Solutions is seeking a Contracts Support Specialist to support the US Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within the Program Executive Office (PEO) organizations in El Segundo, California.

This contract supports the Government with providing Advisory and Assistance Services to program offices that acquire space systems. The team is seeking subject matter experts that have a background with the Department of Defense acquisition process, providing acquisition and program management support to major weapon system developmental programs. Our team is at the forefront of novel and burgeoning technology, helping the Government navigate system requirements and each step of the way throughout the full lifecycle development of a system acquisition.

Typical responsibilities include :

• Provide expert advice to the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution and draft the necessary documentation.
• Provide contracting assistance to technical personnel involved in development of statement of work or data deliverable requirements for variety of pre-award and / or post-award procurement actions.
• Assist with contract negotiation, price reasonableness determination, administration, and termination procedures.
• Assist the contracting office in preparing contract modifications and supporting documentation for actions such as funding, award fee, period of performance extensions, and admin modifications.
• Develop and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by / tailored from DoDI 5000.02, and relevant DoD, AF, and Space Systems Command policies.
• Draft technical evaluations and function as an advisor in source selections.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs and milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
• Monitor & evaluate contractor performance for compliance with contract terms / conditions & ensures timely submission of contract deliverables.