Systems Planning & Analysis · 4 hours ago
Senior Program Analyst
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expSystems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is dedicated to supporting the Department of Defense and U.S. Government with innovative solutions across various domains. They are seeking a Senior Program Analyst to manage contracting and vendor relations for critical defense initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective program execution.
AnalyticsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Mastery of contract modification drafting, contract correspondence development alongside contracting officers and contracts specialists, and comprehensive vendor performance management across multiple concurrent aviation defense programs
Developing and executing acquisition planning strategies, maintaining rigorous documentation control systems, and providing critical decision-support analysis to senior leadership while ensuring full compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and various security level protocols
Managing all CDRL submission processes, coordinating manual invoice processing and approval workflows, facilitating bi-weekly vendor meetings to address program issues and performance metrics, and drafting complex contract correspondence in collaboration with contracting officers and contracts specialists
Conducting thorough vendor performance assessments, maintaining comprehensive contract documentation systems, monitoring compliance with contract terms and conditions, and providing strategic recommendations for contract actions and vendor management decisions
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15+ years in defense contracting with 10+ years in contract administration and vendor management, demonstrating progressive responsibility and expertise in defense acquisition processes and vendor relations
Candidates must possess Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to access and manage highly sensitive contract information and vendor data
Essential competencies include advanced proficiency in contract administration systems, comprehensive understanding of FAR/DFARS regulations, experience with various classification level contracting protocols, and demonstrated ability to manage complex vendor relationships while maintaining strict security compliance
Preferred
Proven experience in acquisition planning, contract modification development, CDRL management, and vendor performance evaluation within the aviation defense domain
Strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders while maintaining the highest standards of contract administration are essential for success in this critical role
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Industry-leading 401k contribution
Company
Systems Planning & Analysis
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-10-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Rich Sawchak
Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Phillips
Vice President, Emerging Markets Growth
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