Contract Admin Specialist

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. Our Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA, including enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches to meet emerging priorities and supporting capabilities for national defense.

The Intelligence Programs Group (IPG) is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community, with a portfolio including NGA, NRO, and NASA.

SPA has an immediate need for a Contract Admin Specialist
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• Provide general contract administration support.
• Prepare data-call responses for Government approval.
• Prepare reports as directed by the CO, Team Chief, or Senior Contracting Officer.
• Adhere to contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards for areas of responsibility.
• Interface with financial management systems such as FIRsT, NEAR Reports, and other financial tools.
• Maintain contract files in accordance with required regulations.
• Prepare contract awards and modifications in accordance with NAM/FAR for CO review/signature into EPX.
• Develop, edit, review, and maintain contractual documentation (e.g., pre-negotiation and price negotiation memorandums, SOWs, J&As, acquisition plans).
• Collect and analyze market information to identify possible sources; prepare Market Research reports.
• Analyze cash flow considerations for acquisition.
• Analyze customer requirements and recommend appropriate contract types that meet statutory requirements.
• Recommend contracting methods based on customer requirements.
• Identify the appropriate method to publicize procurement.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the contracts field supporting the government
• Reports to Chantilly work location, up to full-time, based upon client needs

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience with acquisition planning, serving as business advisor to multiple customers
• Experience with cost, financial analysis, negotiation of terms in acquisition, contracting, procurement, project management, and financial management

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Armed Forces