Senior Contracts Analyst

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Contracts Analyst to join our Contracts and Procurement team. This position will interface between the Program Management Organization (PMO), SSAI's infrastructure teams, and the government customers. This is a highly visible role with the following duties:
Serve as primary point of contact for the customer Contracting Officer including responding to requests for task plans, responding to proposal journal entriesInterface between the contract PMO and SSAI infrastructure to help provide direction, set priorities, and check status for staff responsible for finance, export control, facilities, health and safety, purchasing, subcontracting, and general administration and infrastructure functions across the contract. Work as team member with the PMO, Group Leads, Task Leads, and technical personnel to ensure compliance with all contractual requirementsDevelop, document, and mature Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines for Program Management Processes.Maintain contract files/contract task plan cost estimates Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent in Business, Accounting, or other related business discipline; and 15 years of management experience including at least 7+ years in the federal contracting environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFamiliarity with MS Office, including Word and ExcelWorking knowledge of multiple contract typesKnowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)Solid understanding of cost data and the need for confidentiality of proprietary information is required Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of federal procurement processes desiredExperience with NASA Form 533, Deltek CostPoint, and the Buy American ActExperience supporting NASA programs