Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

Job Category: Consulting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

Join the team supporting the NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC) Procurement Office—home to NASA’s primary rocket propulsion testing facility and a critical hub for the nation’s aerospace innovation. SSC conducts cutting-edge propulsion testing for NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial partners and is headquarters for NASA’s Rocket Propulsion Test Program.

As part of the team, you’ll play a meaningful role in enabling the missions that shape the future of space exploration.

Responsibilities:

As a Contract Specialist (Contractor), you will be a key member of the acquisition support team—helping NASA procurement professionals navigate complex acquisition activities while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.  While you will not perform inherently governmental functions, your work will directly support the efficiency, accuracy, and integrity of the agency’s acquisition processes.

In this role, you will:

• Support Government personnel in preparing contractual documentation and in the administration of contract proposals, awards, and modifications.
• Assist with a range of acquisition-related administrative and analytical tasks, including maintaining financial and contract records, verifying the accuracy of data and statistical reports, and helping track and resolve issues.
• Provide support to Government Contracting Officers and Specialists on acquisition challenges, opportunities, and process improvements—always in alignment with applicable statutes, regulations, and national acquisition policies.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Minimum of five (5) years of U.S. Government procurement experience and a Bachelor’s degree required; additional experience may substitute for the degree. Acceptable alternatives to both the five years of experience and the Bachelor’s degree include: a Ph.D. plus one (1) year of procurement experience; a Master’s degree plus three (3) years of procurement experience; an Associate degree plus nine (9) years of procurement experience; or a high school diploma plus eleven (11) years of procurement experience.
• Experience using Government contract writing software tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Desired:

• Working knowledge of FAR Part 12
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 15
• Experience with the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS)
• Experience using SAP, FPDS-NG, or Procurement for Public Sector (PPS)

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$57,500-$117,900

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.