Contract Specialist

Overview:

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

SPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. SDG is hiring immediately for a Contract Specialist in the Washington Navy Yard, DC area.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington D.C. Pay Transparency Salary range: $100,000 – $150,000

Responsibilities:

The contract specialist's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, supporting the following efforts:

• Contract Management: Draft, update, and consolidate contract artifacts (SOW, CDRLs, ELINs, funding documents, trackers)
• Modification Support: Compile and prepare modification packages, request memos, POA&Ms, presentations, and milestone tracking.
• Financial Oversight: Draft funding forms, create/maintain CLIN funding matrices, analyze funds vs. execution, and track incentives.
• Market Research & Acquisition: Draft Sources Sought Notices, limited SOWs, conduct/document market research, and support D&F/J&A preparation.
• Progress Tracking & Reporting: Maintain trackers, monitor deliverables, analyze CLIN progress, and generate reports/presentations.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. citizen with DoD security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain clearance while employed with SPA.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work at Washington Navy Yard.
• Three (3) or more years of professional experience providing contract management support.
• Exceptional writing abilities.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional experience working with FAR/DFARS/NMCARS Contracts Management for Navy or DoD programs and major acquisition program contracts.
• Experience working with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).