Technical Acquisition and Contracts Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation

Senior Acquisition and Systems Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation solving critical missions with innovative solutions. Advising stakeholders and leading technical project teams to deliver effective acquisition strategy.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $151,300 - $226,900 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise key stakeholders and government customers by conducting cradle-to-grave contract support, risk management, and contract support activities to communicate contract administration, compliance, and oversight activities, best practices and lessons learned.
Collaborate with government program office customers, stakeholders, and colleagues to provide agile, responsive, and decisive advice on diverse and innovative contracting strategies.
Exercise independent judgment and discretion in project/program/portfolio planning and resolving complex contract issues, focusing on clear communication and relationship management.
Develop recommendations for complex contractual matters, contracts strategy, vendor relationship management, risk assessments and mitigation plans.
Support modernization of capabilities to better manage, integrate, and share data across the subdivision and ensure the implementation of technical and operational best practices and lessons learned.
Host educational workshops, brown-bag lunch sessions, and training programs to promote knowledge sharing.
Develop and deliver accurate and timely reports and presentations that clearly communicate results and solutions to support critical decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least 12 years of relevant experience in space-related acquisition and systems engineering
Previous experience leading highly technical project teams.
Requires contracts management understanding to support the Contract Lifecycle from proposal preparation and strategy through submittal, negotiations, execution, and closeout.
Experienced with Government (FAR / DFAR) contracting: Fixed Price (FP), Time & Material (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Level of Effort (LOE), Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts.
Experience with non-FAR based instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements, Grants, and/or Cooperative Agreements.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across corporate staff, peers, management, program offices, customers, and contractors.
Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes excellence and collaboration.
Willing to travel domestically up to 10%.
Current TS /SCI Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract Lifecycle ManagementProposal PreparationNegotiationExecution and CloseoutFixed Price ContractsTime & Material ContractsCost Plus Award Fee ContractsCost Plus Fixed Fee ContractsIndefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity ContractsOther Transaction Agreements

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship ManagementCollaborationJudgment and DiscretionCommitment to Inclusion

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree