Overview
This role supports United States Space Force (USSF) and Department of Defense (DoD) missions in a remote capacity. The organization is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level acquisition and contracting expertise throughout the procurement life cycle.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level acquisition and contracting expertise to 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, including 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 & 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™).
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. Final salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors.
Security Clearance
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required.
- Selected applicants 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.
- Must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties promptly and efficiently.
- Lifting up to thirty pounds may be required.
Location
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an equal opportunity employer.