Contracting Specialist SME

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Posted Sep 16, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$155K – $180K/yr

Overview

This role supports critical United States Space Force (USSF) and Department of Defense (DoD) missions in a remote capacity. You will work with the project team lead and provide senior-level acquisition and contracting expertise throughout the procurement life cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level acquisition and contracting expertise to the Space Systems Command Commercial Space Office (SSC/CMK), supporting complex pre-award and post-award contract actions
  • Advise Contracting Officers on acquisition planning, solicitation development, negotiations, contract awards, modifications, and contract administration
  • Lead and support source selection activities, including acquisition strategy development, proposal evaluations, competitive procurements, and award recommendations
  • Prepare, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation, contract modifications, determinations and findings, and other contracting deliverables
  • Provide guidance to Contracting Officers and program stakeholders on acquisition strategies, procurement approaches, and complex contractual matters
  • Coordinate with government stakeholders, legal counsel, program offices, DCAA, DCMA, and industry partners to support successful acquisition outcomes
  • Serve as Acting Team Lead as required, supporting workload management, team coordination, mentoring, and continuity of operations
  • Support acquisition of commercial products and services for the USSF and DoD, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and acquisition best practices

Requirements

  • Active Secret security clearance
  • 10+ years of government contracting experience, including 5+ years as a warranted Contracting Officer with warrant authority of at least $5 million; prior DoD warrant experience preferred
  • 1+ year of supervisory or team leadership experience, including workload coordination, mentoring personnel, or serving in an Acting Team Lead capacity
  • In-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with CON-IT and KTFS; supervisor or administrator-level experience
  • Experience executing source selections in accordance with the DoD Source Selection Procedures/Guide
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing complex pre-award and post-award contracting actions
  • Practical experience coordinating with DCAA and DCMA in support of acquisition and regulatory compliance activities

Education and Certifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a degree concentration in Business, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Finance, Law, Public Administration, or a related discipline

Preferred

  • Advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, JD, or equivalent)
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Professional Certification, or equivalent industry certification (e.g., Certified Federal Contract Manager™)

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

  • Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen
  • Enough mobility to complete daily duties, including bending, reaching, and kneeling
  • May include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary

Compensation & Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Military Differential
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid federal holidays
  • Salary range: USD $155,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

Location

Remote capacity (U.S. Citizen required).

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