Contracts Support Specialist

Join Pegasus, a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting-edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available. SAIC is seeking self-directed, experienced, and detail-oriented Contract Support Analyst to provide support to our Department of War (DOW) Customer. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated Government contracting experience and the ability to support the execution of actions across a wide variety of contract activities.

Job Description:

This position is for a Contracts Support Specialist in Chantilly, Va partnering with Government program leadership providing acquisition, contract administration, and compliance support. This role supports contract actions from planning through closeout of multiple large (>$1B total contract value) contracts with large defense contractors.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to a Government Contracting Officer (CO) in execution of their duties and responsibilities.
• Assist the CO in preparing contract modifications and supporting documentation for actions such as funding, award fee, period of performance extensions, and admin modifications.
• Monitor & evaluate contractor performance for compliance with contract terms/conditions & ensures timely submission of contract deliverables.
• Review completed official contract files to determine if contractual actions are satisfied.
• Distribute contract documents to internal and external parties.
• Assist with invoice review and processing, action item tracking, and other areas as requested
• Prepare reports as directed by the Government Contracting Officer.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelors and fifteen (14) years or more of related experience; Masters and thirteen (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and ten (9) years or more experience.
• Experience with Government contract vehicles, including Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Time and Materials (T&M), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).
• Ability to respond to and execute CO direction with minimal supervision, to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Proficiency preparing contract files for review.
• Thorough understanding and wide application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate between Government organizations and summarize information for presentations.
• Ability to respond to and execute CO direction with minimal supervision, to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.

Desired Qualifications:

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Contracting certifications (Level II or III preferred).
• Understanding of high-tech space systems, satellite engineering, electronics, and missile/launch infrastructure procurement.
• Experience working with developmental programs within U.S. Government system program office.

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