Acquisition Contracting Specialist SME

Acquisition Contracting Specialist SME

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5 months ago(6/25/2025 9:00 AM)

Job ID

2025-11570

Posted Date

Acquisition/Contracting

Job Location

US-AL-Huntsville

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.

We are seeking an Acquisition Contracting Specialist in Huntsville, AL with subject matter expertise in USSF Space Systems Command contracting processes and procedures. This will include demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of any contract action including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management. The ideal candidate will have PCO or Buyer experience. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract and subcontract management support including advising on requests for proposals, technical evaluations, contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract execution
• Assist the Government with executing source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4
• Develop source selection documentation (e.g., source selection plan, acquisition strategy, non-disclosure agreements, etc.)
• Review/draft proposal evaluations
• Advise on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy, and problem solving

Required Qualifications

• 20 years experience working with Federal, DoD, Air Force, and/or USSF acquisition/contracting processes and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of any contract action including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management
• Prior PCO or Buyer experience
• MA/MS degree
• TS/SCI; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification(s)/course(s) in FAR and/or DFAR
• USSF Space Systems Command acquisition/procurement experience

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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