The Contracts Specialist will provide essential acquisition and contracting support to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), ensuring compliance with federal regulations while facilitating efficient procurement of goods and services critical to NRO’s mission. The specialist will be responsible for contract development, administration, negotiation, and oversight throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
- Develop and manage contracts for NRO programs, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the NRO Acquisition Manual (NAM), and other agency-specific policies.
- Prepare and review procurement documentation, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Justifications & Approvals (J&As).
- Attend PMRs/BMRs and provide analysis of progress.
- Conduct market research and cost analysis to support acquisition strategy decisions.
- Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and performance benchmarks with vendors and contractors.
- Monitor contractor performance, resolve issues, and ensure timely execution of contract deliverables.
- Assist in the development and execution of acquisition strategies to optimize mission success and fiscal responsibility.
- Provide guidance to program managers on contract management best practices and compliance requirements.
- Participate in audits and assessments, responding to inquiries from internal and external oversight entities.
- Maintain records and documentation for contract files, ensuring adherence to reporting and record-keeping standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, or a related field. .
- Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience or Associate degree with 14+ years of experience, or High-School with 16+ years of experience
- Experience in government contracting, acquisition management, or procurement processes.
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with program stakeholders and contracting officers.
Ability to travel - 10%
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Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or certifications such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level I or II.
- Experience supporting intelligence or defense agencies, including NRO, DoD, or other IC organizations.
- Familiarity with classified contract management and security requirements.
- Strong written and oral communication skills for presenting acquisition strategies and contract decisions.
Overview:
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation’s toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients’ most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us
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