Contracts/Acquisitions Specialist

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

SPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. The Contract Specialist position is in support of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Infrastructure Branch.

This position is located at Maritime Plaza in Washington, D.C. Washington D.C. Pay Transparency Range: $100,000 - 140,000/year.

Duties associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:

Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements.
• Support pre/post award contract management actions on various contracts with various contract types.
• Assist in the preparation of solicitation documents selecting appropriate clauses, ensuring clear and complete specifications, including packing and delivery requirements or other routine supplemental stipulation.
• Assist in the monitoring of contract performance through progress reports and analysis of contractor metrics, for compliance with performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other requirements stated in the contract.
• Review requisition package for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
• Prepare contract modifications caused by, but not limited to, changes in technical requirements, by incremental funding requirements, changes in quantities to be delivered, ordering priced/unpriced options, and similar issues.
• Prepare full documentation for contract actions requiring formal review, ensure compliance with all laws and regulations, and ensure package is approved within the acquisition schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance required.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience as Contract Specialist.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Products, to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Law, Accounting, Finance or related course work.
• Experience working with OPNAV, CNIC, and/or NAVFAC requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Experience working with Infrastructure and Facility Acquisition including Land Swaps, Military Construction (MILCON), and/or Special Projects.