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 acquisition and government contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Government contracting (FAR/DFAR), contract lifecycle management, risk assessment, stakeholder management, contract strategy, vendor relationship management, technical program advising
Preferred skills
Source selection leadership, non-FAR instruments (OTAs, Grants), space systems policy knowledge, subject matter expert recognition
Technologies
FAR, DFAR, IDIQ, CPAF, CPFF, T&M, FP, LOE, Other Transaction Agreements
Responsibilities
Advise stakeholders on contract administration and compliance; collaborate on innovative contracting strategies; resolve complex contract issues; develop contractual recommendations and mitigation plans; host training workshops; deliver reports and presentations on contract results
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope