Contract Support Lead - Defense Acquisition

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for a Contract Support Lead at Vandenberg AFB to help advance the spaceport of a future program. The role brings leadership expertise alongside thought leaders to accelerate schedules and meet assured access to space, working toward a modernized, world-class spaceport for national security and defense missions.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience with USSF acquisition processes
• Experience implementing acquisition best practices
• Experience with Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and Commercial Service Offerings (CSOs)
• Experience working in the client environment and communicating with contractors on behalf of the government
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS and AFFARS regulations
• Knowledge of enterprise issues
• Ability to brief any level of leadership, give constructive feedback and work in a fast-paced environment
• Secret clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Bachelor's degree

Nice to have

• Experience with Space Systems Center (SSC) acquisition processes
• Experience with Military Construction (MILCON) processes
• Experience with USAF or USSF and SSC budget planning and execution
• Experience with DoD project management, acquisition and sustainment
• Experience with space launch contracting office processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication, detail-oriented and client relationship skills

What we offer

• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave and professional development
• Tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance
• Projected annual salary of $86,900 to $198,000 depending on experience, education and contract requirements