Contracts Support Specialist

Contracts Support Specialist

SAIC is seeking you, our latest Contracts Support Specialist to support an exciting team on the Horizon 2 contract to support the US Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio in El Segundo, California. The Horizon 2 contract supports the Government with providing Advisory and Assistance Services to program offices that acquire space systems. The Horizon 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. Join us, and help the warfighter realize their needs!

Fun stuff you will do on the job :

• 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.

Qualifications : This is you :

You will wow us even more if you have these skills : Professional certification (e.g., PMI PMP, APDP, DAWIA, CFCM, CPCM). Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process. Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process. Experience with the Adaptive Acquisition Framework. Subcontract Management. Experience within the National Security Space domain. Experience working in development environment and, or U.S. Government weapons system program office.

Target salary range : $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.