Contracts Support Specialist (TS or TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Contracts Support Specialist to support a high-priority Department of Defense space program in El Segundo, CA.

This position requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities:

As a Contracts Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting senior Space Force leadership and program management in acquisition and contracting efforts. Your tasks will include:

·      Advising on acquisition strategies, contracting procedures, budget planning, and execution processes.

·      Preparing and drafting essential documentation including ESIS, ASP, ASD, J&A, and Source Selection Strategies.

·      Assisting technical teams with the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and incentive planning.

·      Supporting contract negotiations, assessing price reasonableness, and managing contract administration and termination actions.

·      Coordinating and preparing contract modifications such as funding actions, award fees, performance period extensions, and administrative updates.

·      Developing and managing overarching program planning documents in alignment with DoDI 5000.02 and relevant DoD, Air Force, and Space Systems Command policies.

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s Degree.

·      Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience including:

·      Federal contracting regulations and procurement procedures.

·      DoD Major Capability Acquisition System processes.

·      Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS).

·      Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) processes.

·      Active T5 or SSBI background investigation, adjudicated for SCI, and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (if applicable).

·      Willingness to be nominated for Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs, with consent to a Polygraph examination.

Desired Skills:

·      Professional certification such as PMP.

·      Experience within the National Security Space domain.

·      Background working in U.S. Government weapons system development environments or program offices.

Compensation:

·      Annual salary: $140,000 to $180,000, depending on experience

·      Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays