Technical Acquisition and Contracts Specialist
Core
Senior Acquisition and Systems Engineer providing cradle-to-grave contract support, risk management, and strategic advice for space system acquisition lifecycle activities.
Role type
Senior IC acquisition and systems engineering specialist
Builds
Pre-acquisition planning products and sound basis for space, ground, and launch system program acquisition
Domain
Space systems, defense, and government contracting
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Government (FAR/DFAR) contracting expertise, contract lifecycle management, risk assessment and mitigation, vendor relationship management, systems engineering concepts, non-FAR instrument knowledge (OTAs, Grants, Cooperative Agreements), project/program planning
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Engineering or law, Contract Management certifications (CFCM, CPCM, CCCM), leadership in source selections, knowledge of DoD/NRO/NASA policies, subject matter expert recognition
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Advise stakeholders on contracting strategies and contract administration, exercise independent judgment in resolving complex contract issues, develop recommendations for contracts strategy and risk mitigation, host educational workshops and training programs, deliver reports and presentations to support critical decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership expectations