What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Support Specialist (TS or TS/SCI) position at Piper Companies?
Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Contracts Support Specialist to support a high-priority Department of Defense space program in El Segundo, CA.
This position requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Responsibilities:
As a Contracts Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting senior Space Force leadership and program management in acquisition and contracting efforts. Your tasks will include:
- Advising on acquisition strategies, contracting procedures, budget planning, and execution processes.
- Preparing and drafting essential documentation including ESIS, ASP, ASD, J&A, and Source Selection Strategies.
- Assisting technical teams with the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and incentive planning.
- Supporting contract negotiations, assessing price reasonableness, and managing contract administration and termination actions.
- Coordinating and preparing contract modifications such as funding actions, award fees, performance period extensions, and administrative updates.
- Developing and managing overarching program planning documents in alignment with DoDI 5000.02 and relevant DoD, Air Force, and Space Systems Command policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience including:
- Federal contracting regulations and procurement procedures.
- DoD Major Capability Acquisition System processes.
- Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS).
- Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) processes.
- Active T5 or SSBI background investigation, adjudicated for SCI, and enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (if applicable).
- Willingness to be nominated for Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs, with consent to a Polygraph examination.
Desired Skills:
- Professional certification such as PMP.
- Experience within the National Security Space domain.
- Background working in U.S. Government weapons system development environments or program offices.
Compensation:
- Annual salary: $140,000 to $180,000, depending on experience
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
Salary : $140,000 - $180,000
