Contract Support Assistant (CSA) at NRO

Contract Support Assistant (CSA) at NRO

Job ID: 2617750

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Category: Contracts

Subcategory: Contracts

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a senior Contract Support Assistant to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated Government contracting experience and be able to support the execution of actions across a wide variety of contract activities.

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct support to a Government Contracting Officer (CO) in execution of their duties and responsibilities.
• Provide contracting assistance to technical personnel involved in development of statement of work or data deliverable requirements.
• Assist the CO in preparing contract modifications and supporting documentation for actions such as funding, award fee, period of performance extensions, and admin modifications.
• Enter contractual info into NRO's contract writing system software as required.
• Monitor & evaluate contractor performance for compliance with contract terms/conditions & ensures timely submission of contract deliverables.
• Review completed official contract files to determine all contractual actions are satisfied.
• Provide general office management support, such as typing, document review for format, filing, file maintenance, photocopying, scheduling meetings/rooms, and calendar management.
• Maintain hard copy original contract files, conformed copy, and electronic copy within the NRO's Electronic Procurement Exchange (EPX) Studio contract writing system.
• Distribute contract documents to internal and external parties
• Assist with invoice payment processing and develop a system for tracking invoices, action items and other areas as requested
• Prepare reports as directed by the CO, Team Chief, or Senior Contracting Officer
• Prepare and submit expired contracts into the contracts close-out (i.e. Settlements) process

Qualifications

Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience; PhD or JD and ten (10) years or more experience.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 5 or more years of experience working in a Government acquisition contracting office.
• Working knowledge of current Government contracting regulations and procurement procedures
• Proficiency preparing contract files for review.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate between Government organizations and summarize information for presentations.
• Works well in small and large teams.

Desired Skills:

• NRO Contracts experience and familiarity with the NRO EPX Contract Writing Tool, MS Office Suite of Applications, and other standard computer applications.
• Demonstrated experience participating productively as a contributing member in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to respond to and execute CO direction with minimal supervision, to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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