Contract Administrator

The Space and Intelligence (S&I) Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge computer-based solutions, advanced technologies and progressive capabilities to meet those needs.

The S&I Division comprises the Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), the Space Systems Group (SSG), and the Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), which collectively provide outstanding support to help their customers achieve our nation's most critical objectives and goals designed to protect the safety and livelihoods of all U.S. Citizens, military forces at home and abroad.

SPA has an immediate need for a number of highly qualified Contract Administrator at the Mid-Level of seniority (Journeyman) to join our team supporting our Goldfinger II contract in the Chantilly, VA area.

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At SPA, you'll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

A qualified candidate will be responsible for duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:

Provide general contract administration support.
• Prepare data-call responses for Government approval.
• Prepare reports as directed by the CO, Team Chief, or Senior Contracting Officer.
• Adhere to contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards for areas of responsibility.
• Interface with specific financial management systems such as FIRsT, NEAR Reports, and other financial management tools.
• Maintain contract files in accordance with all required regulations.
• Prepare contract award and modifications in accordance with NAM/FAR for CO review/signature into EPX, to include identifying appropriate solicitation and contract clauses.
• Develop, edit, review, and maintain all contractual documentations, such as pre-negotiation and price negotiation memorandums, SOWs, Justifications and Approvals (J&A), acquisition plans, and other acquisition/contracting documents.
• Collect and analyze relevant market information from Government and non-Government sources in order to identify possible sources; prepare Market Research reports.
• Analyze and document cash flow consideration for acquisition.
• Analyze customer requirements and recommend the appropriate contract type that meets all statutory requirements.
• Recommend appropriate contracting methods based on customer requirement.
• Identify the appropriate method to publicizing procurement.

Required:

• TS/SCI with CI polygraph
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in the contracts field supporting the government, with desired experience with contracts
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business related discipline