Acquisition Contracting Specialist – SME at Delta Solutions & Strategies

El Segundo, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Defense, Aerospace, Government ContractingIndustries

Requirements

Master’s degree in Acquisition, Business, Contract Management, or a related field is preferred
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience (acceptable alternative to Master’s)
SME-level experience in federal or DoD contracting, including Air Force and SSC environments
Prior experience as a Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer is preferred
Strong understanding of contract types, pricing strategies, and incentive structures
Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of contract actions required by the program office, including solicitations, contract modifications, change proposals, and award/incentive fee execution
Provide subject matter expertise on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DoD, Air Force, and SSC-specific contracting procedures
Coordinate with program managers, legal teams, finance, and technical stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant contract execution
Support the development of acquisition strategies, source selection documents, justifications, and contract documentation
Advise on risk mitigation strategies and provide recommendations on contractual structure and approach
Track contract performance and support resolution of contractual issues or disputes
Ensure all actions comply with applicable regulations, timelines, and audit standards

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FARDoD ContractingAir Force ContractingSSC ContractingContract ManagementAcquisition StrategySource SelectionContract NegotiationPricing StrategiesRisk MitigationSolicitationsContract ModificationsPCO

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for this Acquisition Contracting Specialist role?

A Master’s degree in Acquisition, Business, Contract Management, or a related field is preferred, but a Bachelor’s degree is acceptable with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience. SME-level experience in federal or DoD contracting, including Air Force and SSC environments, is required.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What security clearance is needed for this role?

An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills make a strong candidate for this contracting specialist position?

Prior experience as a Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or Buyer, strong understanding of contract types, pricing strategies, and incentive structures, plus excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills are preferred.

Delta Solutions & Strategies

Advisory and assistance services for government defense

About Delta Solutions & Strategies

Delta Solutions & Strategies, LLC provides Advisory and Assistance Services, Technical Training, Information Technology, Operations and Maintenance, Modeling and Simulation, Test and Evaluation, and Space support to Government and Department of Defense customers. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified and ITAR registered, offering a range of capabilities to meet the needs of its clients.

Colorado Springs, ColoradoHeadquarters

2000Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees