8/2/17
SAIC (www.saic.com)
Other
/yr
Full Time
Employee
Washington
District of Columbia
United States
NAVTAC II Senior Contract Administration Analyst (CA-2) (Job Number:426429)
Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The SAIC Team is pursuing the opportunity to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with modernizing the National Airspace System (NAS) to meet the needs of consistently improving safety, efficiency, capacity, security, and flexibility of navigation systems. This modernization will evolve the NAS from legacy, ground-based navigation and lighting systems to Performance Based Navigation (PBN). Both legacy and evolving systems must be maintained during the modernization transition. The SAIC Team has a long, successful record of support to the FAA, applying expertise and innovation to solve complex and dynamic problems while maintaining the US worldwide lead in aviation safety. The SAIC Team is seeking a diverse range of skillsets; management, business management, financial and budget analysis support, technical expertise in the areas of engineering navigation systems, NAS operations, Air Traffic, Management Information systems (MIS) and areas related to technical of Navigation support.
Areas include:
- Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Programs & Policy Group (PPPG), AJV-14, Airspace Policy & Regulations Group, AJV-11, Airspace Services Business Support Group, AJV-17 and Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Service Center (SC) Operations Support Groups (OSGs) AJV-E2, AJV-C2, and AJV-W2.
- Developing and implementing Area Navigation (RNAV), PBN Routes defined as Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR), Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs), Required Navigation Performance (RNP) and Q/T and TK routes.
- Management Information System (MIS) and office automation management support required to support the Navigation Programs and all the teams within the MIS group to ensure accurate, timely and effective use of resources, collection of data, reporting and management of information systems necessary to develop, acquire, deploy, maintain, sustain, and improve navigation products and services for the National Airspace System.
- Obstruction Evaluation (OE) review of aeronautical studies on- airport property (NRAs) involves coordination with Airport Division specialists to update runway threshold coordinates (existing and plan-on-file extensions), update runway categories (VFR to IFR), and ensure the part 77 contour maps and listed obstructions are corrected.
- Contract support would involve telephonic and/or email coordination with Airport Division specialists on issues found during NRA reviews along with providing OEG responses on NRA studies within iOEAAA program.
- FAA Ground Based Navigation and Lighting Group (GBNA) for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a NAS of air traffic control and navigation facilities supporting terminal area approach and landing operations under all weather conditions.
- Provides management and technical support to modernize, certify and document work related to the FAA?s mission including the conduct of investigative research into NAS facility and site-related problems encountered in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the current navigation and landing systems.
- This work also includes specialized analysis, modeling and tests to determine what equipment is appropriate to meet the specified category of operation.
- The Senior Contracts Administration Analyst performs activities concerned with the acquisition of products or services.
- Job duties include analyzing performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimates of costs of material, equipment, and production to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Prepares bids, process specifications, test and progress reports, and other exhibits that may be required.
- Reviews bids from other suppliers for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.
- Negotiates contract with supplier or bidder.
- Duties also include reviewing contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and conformance to master agreements.
- Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.
- Typically reports to supervisory level in organization.
- Requests or approves amendments to or extensions of contracts.
- Advises planning and production departments of contractual rights and obligations.
- May compile data for preparing estimates.
- May act as liaison between FAA and suppliers or bidders.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and two (2) years or more experience.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years experience in planning, negotiation, award and administration of DoD and non DoD major systems acquisitions, including FP, FPI, CPFF, CPAF requirements for highly complex FIP resources such as hardware, software communications equipment, R&D, COTS/NDI and services; or a wide array of non-FIP supplies and services, including training maintenance, logistics and leases.
- Also required is experience in preparing cost and price analyses and resolving contract claims, terminations and protests.
- Must have knowledge of intellectual property.
- Knowledge of the FAR and FAA Acquisition Management System is required.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Must be highly motivated with superior oral and written communication skills.
Education and Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor?s degree from accredited institution or 24 semester hours of business-related college course.
- DAWIA Level III or FAC-C Level III certification is required.
SAIC Overview:SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC provides systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, SAIC has approximately 15,000 employees and annual revenues of about $4.3 billion.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Job Posting: Mar 30, 2017, 8:08:23 PM
Primary Location: United States-DC-WASHINGTON
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Other Clearance
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Other Clearance
Potential for Teleworking: No
Travel: None
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time