Senior Contract Specialist (151/152)

Overview The Senior Contract Specialist provides acquisition and contract management support to U.S. Space Force and national security space organizations supporting sensitive national security missions. Responsibilities Contract and Acquisition Support Provide senior-level acquisition and contract management support to government program offices and contracting teams. Support pre-award and post-award contract administration activities in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency guidance. Prepare and maintain acquisition documentation including Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, IGCEs, JandA documentation, acquisition plans, funding documents, and contract modifications. Track deliverables, milestones, funding status, periods of performance, and contractual actions. Support proposal evaluations, market research, and acquisition package development. Program and Organizational Support Maintain acquisition trackers, contract status reports, briefing materials, and executive summaries. Support acquisition reporting requirements, data calls, and program reviews. Coordinate meetings, suspense management, task tracking, and acquisition workflow activities. Prepare executive correspondence, memoranda, acquisition briefings, and staffing packages. Compliance and Process Improvement Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Space Force acquisition policies and procedures. Support process improvement initiatives focused on acquisition efficiency and organizational accountability. Maintain proper handling of procurement-sensitive, proprietary, and classified information. Skills Required Desired Qualifications Experience supporting Space Systems Command, SDA, NRO, or other national security space organizations. Familiarity with defense acquisition lifecycle management and major capability acquisition programs. DAWIA certification or equivalent acquisition certification preferred. Experience with contract writing systems and acquisition reporting tools. Core Competencies Federal Acquisition and Contracting Contract Administration Acquisition Planning Program Support FAR / DFARS Compliance Executive Communication Organizational Coordination Task and Suspense Management Attention to Detail Work Environment High-visibility national security support environment. Fast-paced acquisition and program management operations. Team-oriented environment requiring independent execution and sound judgment. Security Clearance Active DoD Top Secret security U.S. citizenship required. Education Bachelors degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences. Benefits We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes: Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance 100% Company funded Retirement Plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans Tuition assistance About Tecolote Research Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you. View all career opportunities: www.tecolote.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | X @TecoloteInc | Facebook [EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans]