Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites. Develop. Acquire. Launch. Operate. Apogee's ideal candidate is a motivated, self-starting Contracts Professional who will have experience conducting a wide range of acquisition lifecycle activities. This professional will be supporting the Mission Integration Directorate/ If you thrive providing Contracts support to the government, then you'll love Apogee and this position! Responsibilities Acquisition planning
Contract administration
Source selection
Cost plus and cost reimbursement contract types
Cost and price analysis
Negotiation experience What You'll Do Act as a business advisor with regard to acquisition strategy, contract types, market research, contracting methods and sole source and competitive procedures
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Support Pre-Award function including but not limited to:
Preparing contract-related documents (e.g., Acquisition Research Center (ARC) postings, Acquisition Plans, Contract Review Panel (or equivalent) briefings and other documentation required for contract award and administration)
Review Requests for Contract Action Packages (RCAPs) for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements
Preparing Request for Proposals (RFPs)/solicitations
Supporting proposal evaluations
Performing Cost/Price analysis
Communicating with Industry
Developing negotiating positions
Obtaining required reviews and approvals
Support Post-Award functions including but not limited to:
Administering contracts
Executing contracts
Managing contract file and database systems
Supporting compliance reviews
Identifying and resolving contract performance problems/issues
Processing, tracking and reviewing invoices
Preparing and disseminating contract modifications
Compiling and reporting contract status to management
Preparing contract documentation to support briefings and meetings
Preparing contracts for settlement Required HS diploma or GED with experience in Functional Discipline (Contracting Specialist)
5 years of experience
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Government customer service skills Strongly Desired Skills NRO (or IC) experience
DAWIA/FAC-C contracting level 2 or higher
CFCM/CCCM/CPCM
Bachelor's Degree in related field What You'll Love About Apogee Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility.
Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks
Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers
Regular interfacing with company leadership
401(k) with huge company match
Paid Time Off / Floating Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Disability (Short and Long Term)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Apogee's Mission Be the PROVIDER of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
Be the EMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth.
Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success Apogee is an M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer