Contracting Specialist SME

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.

You will support the program’s Team Lead and work closely with the Space Systems Command Commercial Space Office (COMSO) Contracting Office (SSC/CMK), advising on complex pre-award and post-award contract actions.

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, contract 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
• Advise 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 while 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
  • 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.
The final salary offered within the posted range will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors.

Location & 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. The role requires enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties promptly and efficiently, and may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.