Description
SAIC is seeking a Contracts Support Specialist on the Horizon Program to support to the US Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio in El Segundo, California .
The Horizon Program is supporting Government weapon systems program offices with subject matter experts that have a background with the Department of Defense major capability acquisition process. Horizon team members provide systems acquisitions and program management support on various capability development programs that are intended to protect and defend the Nation's most valuable space assets. Our team is at the forefront of the advising and assisting the Government throughout the full lifecycle of systems acquisition processes that enable in most instances, rapid fielding to meet warfighter needs.
The responsibilities for this positions include:
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 development of statement of work or data deliverable requirements for 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 & ensures timely submission of contract deliverables.
Qualifications
This is you:
Bachelors degree and minimum of 14 years of related experience (4 years of additional experience may be used in lieu of degree) with:
Contracting regulations and procurement procedures.
Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process.
Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process.
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.
You will wow us even more if you have these skills:
Professional certification (e.g., PMI PMP).
Experience within the National Security Space domain.
Experience working in development environment and, or U.S. Government weapons system program office.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2412326
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