Contracts Manager

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. In our 50th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best! Our pledge to you is stability, opportunity, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission.

The SPA Contracts and Procurement organization strategically supports the operating Divisions to assist in company growth and reduce contractual risk. The Sr. Contracts Administrator is responsible for leading the contract administration activities related to SPA’s programs primarily focused on DoD. The right individual will ideally have experience managing the life cycle of contracts as a prime contractor for the U.S. Federal Government.

SPA has an immediate need for a Contracts Manager.

Responsibilities

Primary contractual point of contact with the Government Contracting Officer and SPA program personnel.

Maintain responsibility for prime contract administration, including modifications, equitable adjustments, reporting and file maintenance in a secure environment.

Ability to independently negotiate terms and conditions, scope, cost and price of government contracts at assigned thresholds.

Exercise a high degree of independent judgment and have autonomy for the assigned area of responsibility. Requires a significant degree of analytical ability to understand and interpret complex data and solve complex problems.

Establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relations at all levels of the organization, acting as liaison with customers’ buying official for all proposal or contract matters.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in contract administration with contractors supporting the U.S. Federal Government.

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

Minimum Active TS/SCI w/ CI poly clearance

Desired Qualifications:

TS clearance desired.

Regular Full-Time