Job Requirements
San Diego, CA
Secret Polygraph not specified
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $150,000
Job Description
Contracts and Program Management Support Specialist
Location: San Diego, CA
Clearance Required: Active Secret Security Clearance
Employment Type: Full-Time| Must be local to the San Diego area
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
About the Role
Seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive Contracts and Program Management Support Specialist to support
Government clients within a fast-paced Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition environment supporting NAVWAR and
PEO C4I programs.
This role supports the full contracting lifecycle, encompassing contract modifications, renewals, and development of
Statement of Objectives (SOO) through the Request for Proposal (RFP) to negotiations and award. Program management
responsibilities include maintaining schedules, coordinating stakeholder engagements and team meetings, managing
action item trackers, managing the program budget, developing the spend plan, and supporting risk and issue tracking.
The position also assists in developing program briefs, status reports, and briefing materials for senior leadership. The
ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to make an immediate impact working alongside
Government and contractor teams in support of mission-critical programs.
The successful candidate will help ensure financial records and actions, program reporting, and contract support
activities are accurate, compliant, and delivered on schedule.
What You’ll Do
Contracting Support
▫ Support pre-award and post-award contracting and acquisition activities in accordance with NAVWAR, PEO C4I,
DoD, and Government acquisition procedures
▫ Draft, edit, review, and maintain contract documentation
▫ Assist with preparation and review of:
o SOOs
o Contract renewal requests
o Contract modifications
o Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPR)
▫ Support development and review of acquisition documentation, including:
o Statements of Work (SOWs)
o Performance Work Statements (PWSs)
o Justification & Approvals (J&As)
o Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
▫ Support Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) by maintaining contract files,
tracking deliverables, and ensuring documentation completeness
▫ Assist with contract renewals, order modifications, and continuity of services
▫ Research contracting requirements to support program execution
▫ Coordinate with Government stakeholders, program managers, contracting teams, and technical staff to support
program objectives
,Finance & Budget Support
▫ Track obligations, expenditures, and funding execution across assigned program
▫ Assist with annual spend plans, budget tracking, and financial status reporting
▫ Maintain spreadsheets and trackers to support payment plans, funding visibility, and program execution
▫ Identify discrepancies and elevate concerns as needed
Program Management Support
▫ Maintain action item trackers, status reports, milestone tracking, and program dashboards
▫ Support meeting coordination, read-ahead preparation, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions
▫ Assist leadership by identifying risks, tracking challenges, and supporting issue resolution
▫ Provide responsive, customer-focused support in a dynamic program environment
Data Management & Reporting
▫ Develop and maintain Excel-based trackers and reporting tools
▫ Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and integrity of contracting, financial, and program data
▫ Maintain organized records and documentation repositories
Required Qualifications
• Active Secret Security Clearance (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 1+ year of experience supporting contracting, acquisition, program management, or Government
contract support activities within NAVWAR, PEO C4I, DoD, or another Government environment
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or editing acquisition or contract documentation
• Familiarity with Government contracting systems, acquisition processes, or portals
• Working knowledge of:
o DoD Acquisition Frameworks
o FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation)
o DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting NAVWAR or PEO C4I programs
• Familiarity with PMW program requirements and acquisition support processes
• Experience supporting Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs)
• Experience with budget tracking, spend plans, and financial reporting
• Strong proficiency in Share Lists and Power BI
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tracking/reporting tools
• Experience working with:
• NMCI NIPR
• SIPR
• Flank Speed / M365 Suite
• ERP Systems
• AMS
,What Makes You a Great Fit
You are highly organized, motivated, eager to learn, and proactive in solving problems. You enjoy supporting mission-
focused teams, can manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a collaborative Government contracting environment. You
bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality
work.
Location: San Diego, CA
Clearance Required: Active Secret Security Clearance
Employment Type: Full-Time| Must be local to the San Diego area
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
About the Role
Seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive Contracts and Program Management Support Specialist to support
Government clients within a fast-paced Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition environment supporting NAVWAR and
PEO C4I programs.
This role supports the full contracting lifecycle, encompassing contract modifications, renewals, and development of
Statement of Objectives (SOO) through the Request for Proposal (RFP) to negotiations and award. Program management
responsibilities include maintaining schedules, coordinating stakeholder engagements and team meetings, managing
action item trackers, managing the program budget, developing the spend plan, and supporting risk and issue tracking.
The position also assists in developing program briefs, status reports, and briefing materials for senior leadership. The
ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to make an immediate impact working alongside
Government and contractor teams in support of mission-critical programs.
The successful candidate will help ensure financial records and actions, program reporting, and contract support
activities are accurate, compliant, and delivered on schedule.
What You’ll Do
Contracting Support
▫ Support pre-award and post-award contracting and acquisition activities in accordance with NAVWAR, PEO C4I,
DoD, and Government acquisition procedures
▫ Draft, edit, review, and maintain contract documentation
▫ Assist with preparation and review of:
o SOOs
o Contract renewal requests
o Contract modifications
o Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPR)
▫ Support development and review of acquisition documentation, including:
o Statements of Work (SOWs)
o Performance Work Statements (PWSs)
o Justification & Approvals (J&As)
o Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
▫ Support Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) by maintaining contract files,
tracking deliverables, and ensuring documentation completeness
▫ Assist with contract renewals, order modifications, and continuity of services
▫ Research contracting requirements to support program execution
▫ Coordinate with Government stakeholders, program managers, contracting teams, and technical staff to support
program objectives
,Finance & Budget Support
▫ Track obligations, expenditures, and funding execution across assigned program
▫ Assist with annual spend plans, budget tracking, and financial status reporting
▫ Maintain spreadsheets and trackers to support payment plans, funding visibility, and program execution
▫ Identify discrepancies and elevate concerns as needed
Program Management Support
▫ Maintain action item trackers, status reports, milestone tracking, and program dashboards
▫ Support meeting coordination, read-ahead preparation, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions
▫ Assist leadership by identifying risks, tracking challenges, and supporting issue resolution
▫ Provide responsive, customer-focused support in a dynamic program environment
Data Management & Reporting
▫ Develop and maintain Excel-based trackers and reporting tools
▫ Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and integrity of contracting, financial, and program data
▫ Maintain organized records and documentation repositories
Required Qualifications
• Active Secret Security Clearance (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 1+ year of experience supporting contracting, acquisition, program management, or Government
contract support activities within NAVWAR, PEO C4I, DoD, or another Government environment
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or editing acquisition or contract documentation
• Familiarity with Government contracting systems, acquisition processes, or portals
• Working knowledge of:
o DoD Acquisition Frameworks
o FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation)
o DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting NAVWAR or PEO C4I programs
• Familiarity with PMW program requirements and acquisition support processes
• Experience supporting Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs)
• Experience with budget tracking, spend plans, and financial reporting
• Strong proficiency in Share Lists and Power BI
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tracking/reporting tools
• Experience working with:
• NMCI NIPR
• SIPR
• Flank Speed / M365 Suite
• ERP Systems
• AMS
,What Makes You a Great Fit
You are highly organized, motivated, eager to learn, and proactive in solving problems. You enjoy supporting mission-
focused teams, can manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a collaborative Government contracting environment. You
bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality
work.
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