Contracts Support Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of complete contract packages including requirements validation, funding documentation coordination, and acquisition strategy alignment.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain pre award documents such as Acquisition Plans, Justification & Approvals, Source Selection Plans, and RFP packages.
• Support execution of contract awards and modifications, ensuring accuracy of clauses, pricing structures, schedules, and deliverables.
• Conduct detailed cost/price analysis, evaluate proposals, support development of negotiation positions, and participate in negotiation discussions.
• Oversee post award contract administration including invoice review, discrepancy resolution, schedule monitoring, and performance compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation, track contract actions, and ensure timely processing of contractual deliverables.
• Interface with program management, budget, technical teams, and legal to ensure aligned and compliant contract execution.
• Monitor changes in acquisition policy and ensure contract actions remain compliant with FAR, DFARS, NRO Acquisition Manual, and internal OSL guidance.
• Develop, prepare, and present contract related reports, status briefings, and decision packages to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience (or Master’s +3).
• Understanding of federal acquisition processes.
• Ability to work independently and lead tasks with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem solving skills.
• Experience supporting government customers.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% in support of government customer requirements.
• Must have TS/SCI poly clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Intelligence Community or DoD contracting.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, NRO processes, and EPX Studio.
• Experience with source selections and contract negotiations.
• Experience in Space Launch contracting, including mission unique requirements, launch services procurement, or support to launch enterprise acquisition activities.
• Experience using Confluence and Jira for tracking, documentation, workflow management, and collaboration.