Contract Specialist Level 4

Role Overview:
PMX is seeking experienced Contract Maintenance Specialists to support the National Security Agency with full life cycle contracting requirements.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Government Program Managers (GPMs) in the identification and collection of Minimum Acquisition Requirements.
  • Coordinate and schedule pre-acquisition meetings, to include IPTs.
  • Conduct market research and document findings.
  • Draft market surveys and analyze results.
  • Draft Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) justifications for other than full and open competition.
  • Write requirements documents to include Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Technical Task Orders (Completion and LOE), Labor Categories, and Performance Work Statements (PWS).
  • For Non-Major System Acquisitions and Non-Acquisition Category efforts below $93M, assist the Government in documenting, and implementing contract/acquisition strategies including preparation of briefing slides for Acquisition/Contract Strategy Meetings, Pre-ASM/$5M Brief to Head of Contracting, and Pre-solicitation Conferences.
  • Assist the Government in documenting source selection plans and proposal requirements including writing Source Selection Plans (SSPs), Proposal Preparation Instructions (PPIs) and Proposal Evaluation Criteria (PECs).
  • Provide assistance in analyzing and developing improved policies, plans, methods, procedures, and systems of acquisition management.
  • For Non-Major System Acquisitions and Non-Acquisition Category efforts above $93M, assist the Government in documenting, and implementing contract/acquisition strategies including preparation of briefing slides for Acquisition/Contract Strategy Meetings, Pre-ASM/$5M Brief to Head of Contracting, and Pre-solicitation Conferences.
  • For Non-Major System Acquisitions and Non-Acquisition Category efforts of any value, assist the Government in setting acquisition strategies by recommending strategies that take into account the specific set of requirements, any schedule considerations, the current political climate, and relevant acquisition policies.
  • Write Award Fee Plans documenting the Government’s strategies to incentivize performance.
  • Assist the Government in providing oversight and compliance review of acquisition documentation at all levels of preparation.
  • Advise in the interpretation and tailoring of DOD/IC/NSA acquisition regulations/memorandums to ensure affordable, supportable and effective systems are delivered to the customer.
  • For Major System Acquisitions and Acquisition Category efforts of any value, assist the Government in documenting, and implementing contract/acquisition strategies including preparation of briefing slides for Acquisition/Contract Strategy Meetings, Pre-ASM/$5M Brief to Head of Contracting, and Pre-solicitation Conferences.
  •  Provide assistance in acquisition process improvement initiatives.
  • For Major System Acquisitions and Acquisition Category efforts of any value, assist the Government in setting acquisition strategies by recommending strategies that take into account the specific set of requirements, any schedule considerations, the current political climate, and relevant acquisition policies.
  • Assist the Government in developing Major System Acquisition program documentation and preparing for Milestone Decisions.

Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a technical field required. 
  • 15+ years of experience in DoD/IC acquisition management, DoD/IC contracting, or DoD/IC contract management is required. DAWIA Level II or higher certification plus 3 additional years of experience may substitute for the lack of a degree.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience writing pre-solicitation documents in compliance with NSA/CSS Policy 8-2, including annexes, or another DoD/IC Agency’s similarly guiding acquisition policy.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience guiding Major System Acquisition programs through the acquisition life cycle including preparation for multiple Milestone Decisions (Milestone Decisions A, B, C, IOC and/or FOC).
  • Experience supporting DoD and/or IC source selection desired.

Location:Ft Meade, MD
Department:NSA
Security Clearance Level:Must possess active TS/SCI and minimum CI poly

Benefits: At Programatics, we believe success lies in the strength of our people. We strive to promote a balance between work and family as we offer a comprehensive benefit package to sustain and enhance quality of life for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
• Company Sponsored Short-Term Disability Plan
•Company Sponsored Long-Term Disability Plan
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education Benefit
• Pre-Tax Transit Benefit
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

Military Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

PMX proudly participates in the Department of Labor’s Hire Vets initiative and has received the Agency’s highest award, the Platinum Medallion, for our Veteran programs.

EEO Statement: Programatics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.


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