Senior Contracting Officer

Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) delivers highimpact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growthwe 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 clearsighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force Combatant Commands Intelligence Community and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments systems engineering and integration test planning and execution cost estimating and analysis acquisition support and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs assessing cuttingedge technologies and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis Inc.!

The Intelligence Programs Group (IPG) part of SPAs Space and Intelligence Division is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community. We utilize missionproven datadriven advisory tools and capabilities. We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense. Our portfolio includes the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency (NGA) National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Come where you will be part of our highcaliber team!

SPA has a future need for a Senior Contracting Officer.

• Act as a business advisor providing expertise on acquisition strategies contract types market research and contracting methods including sole source and competitive procedures.
• Prepare acquisitionrelated documents (e.g. Acquisition Research Center (ARC) postings Acquisition Plans and Contract Review Panel briefings).
• Conduct continuous compliance reviews and resolving contract performance issues.
• Collaborate with Program Managers Contracting Officers Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Contracting Officers (COs) to provide daily financial and business management support.
• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Source Selection processes.
• Identify and implement efficiencies to improve contract operations documentation and compliance.
• Develop and present contractrelated recommendations to management including resource allocations and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI CI Poly or TS/SCI and ability to sit and pass for CI Poly
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Contracts Management Finance or a related field
• Minimum of 35 years of experience in federal acquisition or contract management with a focus on preaward and postaward processes
• Competency in contract management tools reporting systems and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Reports to Chantilly up to fulltime based upon the needs of the client

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in federal acquisition or contract management with a strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Expertise in acquisition planning proposal evaluation cost/price analysis and proficiency with contract management tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint)
• Understanding of government budgetary processes and financial management as it relates to contracts