As a Contract Support Specialist, you will be an integral member of the government contracting office team, and will play a critical role in supporting procurement, contract modifications, and source selection efforts within a dynamic and mission-driven Intelligence Community customer environment. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to the FAR requirements, and alignment with overarching program objectives. You will work closely with the government Contracting Officer throughout the systems acquisition and contracting lifecycle, to support the government contracting office in planning, coordinating, and executing acquisition strategies that meet mission needs. This position requires a strong leader with the ability to manage both strategically and tactically. This role is critical to ensuring that contracting activities comply with all legal and regulatory requirements while enabling the successful execution of mission objectives. Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Acquisition Planning and Strategy

• Develop, review, and manage acquisition documents, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Advise on acquisition strategies, including IDIQ, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FFP and other contract types as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with agency-specific acquisition policies and federal regulations, including the FAR and DFARS.
• Act as a liaison between government stakeholders and industry partners to clarify requirements and resolve acquisition-related issues.
• Coordinate with stakeholder organizations to ensure alignment with program objectives.

Contract Management and Support

• Coordinate with government Contracting Officers to facilitate source selection processes, industry days, and contract award actions.
• Provide technical and administrative support for acquisition activities, including reviewing and finalizing contract documents.
• Track and monitor contract performance to ensure deliverables meet mission requirements.

Compliance and Documentation

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all acquisition activities to ensure audit readiness.
• Ensure that all processes adhere to agency-specific acquisition guidelines, with a focus on National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) policies.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate potential acquisition risks, including organizational conflicts of interest (OCI).
• Provide recommendations to address challenges that arise during the acquisition lifecycle.

Required Skills

• BS with 10-12 years, MS with 8-10 years, or Ph.D. with 5-7 years
• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI Clearance with Poly.
• Contracting Specialist experience or similar role with hands-on experience managing government contracts.
• Knowledge of NRO acquisition and contracting processes in addition to NRO-specific knowledge.
• Experience with IC and/or DoD-specific acquisition policies and procedures, and proven experience working on IDIQ, OTA, and other complex contract structures.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and other relevant acquisition regulations.
• Ability to align acquisition strategies with long-term program objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior government and industry personnel.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, schedule, and accomplish a wide variety of tasks with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to navigate complex acquisition processes and ensure accuracy in contract documentation.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving acquisition environment with shifting priorities.
• Great customer skills with the ability to lead and collaborate in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

As a Contract Support Specialist, you will be an integral member of the government contracting office team, and will play a critical role in supporting procurement, contract modifications, and source selection efforts within a dynamic and mission-driven Intelligence Community customer environment. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to the FAR requirements, and alignment with overarching program objectives. You will work closely with the government Contracting Officer throughout the systems acquisition and contracting lifecycle, to support the government contracting office in planning, coordinating, and executing acquisition strategies that meet mission needs. This position requires a strong leader with the ability to manage both strategically and tactically. This role is critical to ensuring that contracting activities comply with all legal and regulatory requirements while enabling the successful execution of mission objectives. Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Acquisition Planning and Strategy

• Develop, review, and manage acquisition documents, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Advise on acquisition strategies, including IDIQ, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FFP and other contract types as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with agency-specific acquisition policies and federal regulations, including the FAR and DFARS.
• Act as a liaison between government stakeholders and industry partners to clarify requirements and resolve acquisition-related issues.
• Coordinate with stakeholder organizations to ensure alignment with program objectives.

Contract Management and Support

• Coordinate with government Contracting Officers to facilitate source selection processes, industry days, and contract award actions.
• Provide technical and administrative support for acquisition activities, including reviewing and finalizing contract documents.
• Track and monitor contract performance to ensure deliverables meet mission requirements.

Compliance and Documentation

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all acquisition activities to ensure audit readiness.
• Ensure that all processes adhere to agency-specific acquisition guidelines, with a focus on National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) policies.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate potential acquisition risks, including organizational conflicts of interest (OCI).
• Provide recommendations to address challenges that arise during the acquisition lifecycle.