Contracts Specialist

Contracts SpecialistZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contracts Specialist to join a US Space Force contract located in Colorado Springs, CO through 100% full onsite presence. The Contracts Specialist will provide strategic contracting & program management guidance across the full lifecycle of space system acquisitions. Responsibilities of the Contracts Specialist include:Advise senior leadership, providing expert guidance to Program managers & US Space Force leadership on acquisition strategies, budgeting & contract executionDraft Acquisition Documentation, preparing essential contracting documents such as ESIS, ASD, J&D, & Source Selection StrategiesSupport Pre- & Post-Award Activities, assisting technical teams in developing Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), & incentive plans; support contract negotiations & modificationsEvaluate contractor performance, monitoring compliance with contract terms, assess deliverables, & participate in milestone reviews to ensure mission alignmentCoordinate program planning, developing & tailoring program execution documents in accordance with DODI 5000.02 & other DOD/AF policiesParticipate in source selections, drafting technical evaluations & serving as an advisor during source selection processesQualifications of the Contracts Specialist include:10+ years of experience in federal contracting & acquisition + a Bachelor's DegreeStrong expertise in federal acquisition regulations, including FAR, DFARS, & Other Transaction Authority (OTA) processesDeep understanding of DOD acquisition frameworks, such as the Major Capability Acquisition System and JCDIS (Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System)Experience with Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) & acquiring innovative technologies in both government & commercial sectorsKnowledge of software procurement practices & industry standards for technology acquisitionsActive Top Secret or TS/SCI clearanceCompensation for the Contracts Specialist includes:Salary Range: $130,000-160,000 depending on experienceBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by lawKeywords: contract, contracts specialist, space, space force, Colorado, Colorado springs, strategy, strategic, strategic contracting, program management, project management, lifecycle, space system, space system acquisition, advise, guide, guidance, leadership, acquisition, budget, contract execution, acquisition documentation, document, ESIS, early strategy and issue session, ASD, assistant secretary of defense for acquisition, J&D, justification & approval, justification and approval, Source Selection Strategies, Source Selection Strategy, preaward, pre award, pre-award, postaward, post-award, post award, SOW, Statements of Work, Statement of Work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, CDRL, incentive plan, contract negotiation, contract modification, negotiate, modify, performance, compliance, terms, deliverable, milestone review, mission alignment, program plan, develop, tailor, execution, DODI 5000.02, DOD, AF, department of defense, air force, technical evaluation, advisor, source selection, federal contract, Bachelor, degree, FAR, federal acquisition regulation, DFAR, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, OTA, other transaction authority, Major Capability Acquisition System, JCDIS, Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System, Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, Commercial Solutions Opening, CSO, government, commercial, software procurement, industry standard, technology, Top Secret, TS, TS/SCI, TSSCI