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Contracts Support Administrator

Saic, Chantilly, VA, United States


Description
SAIC is seeking a Contracts Support Administrator in Chantilly, VA to support a dynamic System Program Office (SPO) at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). This position will support acquisition and programmatic activities for multiple major satellite programs. The job requires familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems. To perform the role the successful candidate must:

Provide direct support to a Government Contracting Officer (CO) in execution of their duties and responsibilities

Provide contracting assistance to technical personnel involved in development of statement of work or data deliverable requirements

Be responsible for monitoring and coordinating correspondence, reports, and related items for the SPO Contracts and Finance Management Teams

Be responsible for calendar management, travel orders and vouchers, briefing preparation

Assist the CO in preparing contract modifications and supporting documentation for actions such as funding, award fee, period of performance extensions, and admin modifications

Implement and deliver executive administration best practices; resolve issues when they arise

Prepare reports as directed by the CO, Team Chief, or Senior Contracting Officer

Effectively communicate with leadership to status contract activities

Support all SPO business processes and battle rhythm

Work collaboratively with SPO leadership and internal and external stakeholders

Plan ahead, anticipate issues, provide solutions, and solve problems

Maintain action tracking process and tools; maintain status; provides metrics

Prepare senior leaders for critical decision-making meetings, liaise with technical experts, and properly communicate with vendors

Work with program schedulers to develop schedules depicting major SPO activities and responsibilities

Track key dates, develop schedules, lead communication efforts, and maintain organized records

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph

Bachelors and six(6) years or more of related experience; in lieu of Bachelors degree 8+ years of recent and relevant experience may be considered

4+ years or more years of experience working within an acquisition contracting office

Proven working knowledge of current NRO contracting regulations and procurement procedures

Proficiency preparing contract files for review

Demonstrated ability to coordinate between Government organizations and summarize contract related information for presentations

Ability to work well in small and large teams

Excellent organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

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