Technical Acquisition and Contracts Specialist

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and tonumerouspublic and private agencies universities nonprofit organizations consortia and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization astrodynamics orbital debris navigation failure analysis mission assurance cost and schedule assessment and economic market analysis SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

The Acquisition Planning and Decision Analytics(APDA)Department is seeking aSeniorAcquisition andSystemsEngineerto join a diverse innovative and highly productive team ofacquisition and systems engineeringprofessionals.Thisgrowinggeographically distributeddepartment supports a wide range of customers in the National Security Civil and Commercial and International Space Communities.APDA applies deep technicalexpertiseand experience todeliver pre-acquisition and systems engineering planningexpertiseand products to form a sound basis for space ground and launch system program acquisition lifecycle activities.

Work Model:This full-time position will belocatedonsite in any of Aerospaces campus locations (El Segundo CA; Colorado Springs CO;Chantilly VA).

WhatYoullBe Doing

• Atrustedtechnical programadvisor focused on solving some of the nations most critical missions withcutting-edgesolutions that meet the future head-on.

• Advise key stakeholders and government customers by conductingcradle-to-gravecontract supportrisk management and contractsupportactivitiesto communicatecontractadministration compliance and oversightactivities best practices and lessonslearned.

• Collaborate withgovernment program office customers stakeholders and colleagues to provide agile responsive and decisive advice on diverse and innovative contracting strategies.

• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in project/program/portfolioplanning and resolving complex contract issues focusing on clear communication and relationship management.

• Developrecommendations for complex contractual matterscontracts strategyvendorrelationship managementriskassessmentsand mitigation plans.

• Support modernization ofcapabilitiesto bettermanage integrate and sharedataacross the subdivisionand ensure the implementation oftechnical and operationalbest practicesand lessons learned.

• Host educational workshops brown-bag lunch sessions and training programs to promote knowledge sharing.

• Develop and deliveraccurateandtimelyreports and presentations that clearly communicate results and solutions to support critical decisions.

What You Need to be Successful

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelors degree

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in space-relatedacquisition and systems engineering

• Previousexperience leading highly technical project teams.

• Requires contracts management understanding to support the Contract Lifecycle from proposal preparation and strategy through submittal negotiations execution and closeout.

• Experienced with Government (FAR / DFAR) contracting: Fixed Price (FP) Time & Material (T&M) Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort (LOE) Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts.

• Experience withnon-FARbased instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements Grants and/or Cooperative Agreements.

• Proven ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships across corporate staff peers management program offices customers and contractors.

• Excellent communications skills both written and oral.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes excellence and collaboration.

• Willing to travel domestically up to 10%.

• Current TS /SCI Clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited program in Engineering orSTEM related field.

• Advanced degreefrom an accredited programin Engineeringorlaw.

• Contract Management certifications toincludeCertified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM).

• Prior leadership or management experience particularly in source selections andacquisition and systems engineeringprocesses.

• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.

• Knowledge of government(e.g. DoD NRO NASA) acquisition and systems engineering policies and practices space systems and advanced space technologies.

• Familiarity with systemsengineering andacquisitionconcepts.

• Recognition as a subject matter expert through publications presentations or contributions to the professional community.

• Certification inacquisition and/orcontracts managementrecognized professional societies (e.g.INCOSEDAU NCMA PMI).

• Current DoD TS and/or SSBI/SCI Clearance.