The Role
Supports procurement and administration of IT, cloud, and telecommunications contracts for the NRO. Reviews technical requirements, statements of work, vendor proposals, pricing, solicitations, modifications, and purchase orders for compliance. Evaluates technology-related procurements and applies federal acquisition regulations, negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills. The role requires technical understanding of networking, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, IPAM, DNS/DHCP, and telecommunications without hands-on engineering responsibilities.
Summary Generated by Built In
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
Position
- The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites.
Develop. Acquire. Launch. Operate. - Apogee Integration is seeking a contracts specialist supporting the procurement and administration of IT, cloud, and telecommunications contracts.
What You'll Do
- Reviews technical requirements, statements of work (SOWs), and vendor proposals, including technologies such as IP Address Management (IPAM), networking, cloud infrastructure, DNS/DHCP services, and cybersecurity solutions, to ensure contractual compliance and alignment with organizational requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–7+ years of experience in federal, commercial, or DoD contracting, procurement, or acquisition.
- Experience supporting IT, telecommunications, cloud, or technology-related procurements.
- Knowledge of the federal acquisition process and applicable regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS), if supporting government contracts.
- Experience preparing and reviewing solicitations, statements of work (SOWs), contract modifications, and purchase orders.
- Ability to evaluate vendor proposals, pricing, technical documentation, and contract compliance.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior NRO experience
- Experience procuring enterprise networking, cloud, or cybersecurity solutions.
- Familiarity with networking concepts, including:
- IP Address Management (IPAM)
- DNS/DHCP
- TCP/IP
- Routers, switches, and firewalls
- Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Experience with IT asset management or software licensing.
- Professional certification such as:
- NCMA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)
- CompTIA Network+ (helpful but not typically required)
Technical Knowledge (Not Hands-On)
The candidate should have a working understanding of:
- Enterprise networking concepts
- IPAM solutions (e.g., Infoblox or BlueCat)
- Cloud infrastructure and telecommunications services
- Cybersecurity terminology and IT procurement best practices
Pay
- Target Salary Range: $110,000 to $150,000. The salary range listed represents the anticipated compensation for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and other relevant factors
What You'll Love About Apogee
- Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
- Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility.
- Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks
- Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
- Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers
- Regular interfacing with company leadership
- 401(k) with huge company match
- Paid Time Off / Floating Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability (Short and Long Term)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Apogee's Mission
- Be the PROVIDER of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
- Be the EMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth.
- Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success
- Apogee Integration is an EE Employer
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3-7+ years of experience in federal, commercial, or DoD contracting, procurement, or acquisition
- Experience supporting IT, telecommunications, cloud, or technology-related procurements
- Knowledge of the federal acquisition process and applicable regulations, including FAR and DFARS, when supporting government contracts
- Experience preparing and reviewing solicitations, statements of work, contract modifications, and purchase orders
- Ability to evaluate vendor proposals, pricing, technical documentation, and contract compliance
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
- Prior NRO experience
- Experience procuring enterprise networking, cloud, or cybersecurity solutions
- Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts, including IPAM, DNS/DHCP, TCP/IP, routers, switches, firewalls, and cloud networking
- Experience with IT asset management or software licensing
- Professional certification such as NCMA CPCM, CFCM, PMP, or CompTIA Network+
- Working understanding of IPAM solutions such as Infoblox or BlueCat, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications services, cybersecurity terminology, and IT procurement best practices
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The Company
What We Do
Applied Intelligence... Our world-class engineers apply valuable experience, advanced education, special security clearances, and state-of-the-art technical and project management skills to understand each client’s technical challenges and take a custom-tailored approach to help you meet and exceed your customer’s engineering & analysis needs. For over 18 years, our core team of engineering professionals has built and delivered tools and expertise that serve as the primary means of analysis for leading organizations throughout the Intelligence Community. We are honored to be able to serve our customers and are dedicated to providing products and services to ensure their long-term success. Combining innovation with practical results and a proven commitment to customer care, our full life-cycle expertise covers your entire continuum of engineering needs.
