Senior Contracts Support Specialist

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers.  Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Senior Contracts Support Specialist for a role in Colorado Springs, CO.

Support the US Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities. Our customer is seeking subject matter experts who have a background with the Department of Defense acquisition process, providing acquisition and program management support to major weapon system developmental programs. The 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.

Role and Responsibilities:

·       Provide expert advice to the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution, and draft the necessary documentation (ESIS, ASP, ASD, J&A, Source Selection Strategy, etc.).

·       Provide contracting assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of statement of work or data deliverable requirements for a variety of pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions (e.g., SOW, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.).

·       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 & ensure timely submission of contract deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 18 years of related experience with:
• Contracting regulations and procurement procedures.
• Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process.
• Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
• Experience in acquiring innovative, commercially available technologies and solutions through the use of Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).
• Experience in acquiring technologies and solutions through the use of Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
• Commercial experience with acquisitions of software procurement and common industry practices and policies.  
• 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.
• Travel is 25%

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP), National Association of Credit Management (NACM) – Contracting professional.
• Experience as a Warranted Contracting Officer.
• Experience performing duties as an Agreements Officer for Other Transaction Authority.
• Experience within the National Security Space domain.
• Experience working in a development environment and/or U.S. Government weapons system program office.

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Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $200,000 - $240,000