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Contracts Specialist

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SAIC is seeking a Contracts Specialist on the Horizon 2 contract to support the United States Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive organization for Space Combat Power in El Segundo, California. The Horizon 2 contract supports the Space Systems Command with providing Advisory and Assistance Services to program offices that acquire, deploy, and sustain national security space systems. The Horizon team is seeking a highly skilled problem solver with advanced knowledge of, and background with the Department of Defense acquisition process, with an emphasis on contracting. This position provides acquisition and program management support on a system development activity by liaising with the government contracting office, on behalf of the government program manager.

Our team is at the forefront of novel and burgeoning technology, helping the Government navigate complex system acquisition throughout the full lifecycle of developmental programs. Join us and help the warfighter realize their needs!

The responsibilities for this position include:

  • Preparing contract files for review by the program and contracting offices
  • Coordinate between Government organizations and summarize information for presentations
  • Lead development of contractual and pricing strategies and funding/expenditure profiles
  • Provide general contract office support including government taskers
  • Assist with contract negotiation, price reasonableness determination, administration, and termination procedures
  • Support the contracting office with preparing contract modifications and supporting documentation for actions such as funding, award fee, period of performance extensions, and admin modifications

Qualifications

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  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or contract management with a minimum of 5 years of related experience
  • Managing the full federal contract lifecycle (pre-award and post-award processes, solicitations, source selection, and closeouts)
  • The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
  • Government contract vehicles, including Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Time and Materials (T&M), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)
  • All levels of management on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy and problem solving
  • Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process
  • Ability to evaluate complex vendor cost proposals and negotiate fair and reasonable pricing
  • Ability to work closely with program manager, technical engineers, legal counsel, and financial analysts
  • Meticulous attention to detail for building auditable contract files and tracking delivery milestones
  • Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)
  • Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination

Desired Skills:

  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Contracting certifications (Level II or II preferred)
  • Understanding of high-tech space systems, satellite engineering, electronics, and missile/launch infrastructure procurement
  • Proficiency in defense procurement and writing systems such as Procurement Desktop-Defense (PD2), ConWrite, or related federal repository software
  • Experience working with developmental programs within U.S. Government system program office

About Us

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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