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 now for a Contract Specialist at the Maritime Plaza, Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

The Contract Specialist will assist the Reentry Branch of Strategic Systems Programs as a resident contractor with contract proposal activities, contract modifications, contract execution and other program office support. Candidates need the ability to work as part of a team and prioritize their own project load. Candidates are expected to sit at Maritime Plaza, Washington DC and must be comfortable working in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the 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, DC Pay Transparency Range: $100,000 - 160,000.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or another equivalent field
• 4-7 Years experience in Government Finance and Acquisitions or equivalent experience
• Proficient in DoD contracting processes and software
• Proficient in SAP Navy Enterprise Resource Program (ERP)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Desired Qualifications:

• DAWIA contracting (professional) certification
• CFCM/CCCM/CPCM certification
• Contracting experience supporting Strategic Systems Programs
• Experience with Government Contracts
• Experience with Navy and DoD Acquisitions
• 10+ Years Experience in Government Finance and Acquisitions

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