Acquisition Management SME

CLOVEHITCH•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small mission-focused business that provides professional solutions in the areas of intelligence, financial management, linguistics and administrative functions. CLOVEHITCH is seeking a Acquisition SME to support the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) Acquisition Management Division (AMD). This role delivers requirements development support, acquisition documentation support, knowledge-sharing and training, and process improvement activities. The SME ensures clear, accurate, compliant, and timely acquisition deliverables across the full procurement lifecycle. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

10+ years federal acquisition experience.
Strong knowledge of FAR and federal procurement processes.
Excellent writing, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
Bachelor’s degree required
Due to federal contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens with eligibility for a suitability clearance
Clean background check

Nice To Haves

Federal acquisition or financial management experience
Graduate degree
PMP or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Support FRTIB program offices in developing and refining acquisition requirements, including SOWs, PWSs, and SOOs.
Assist in preparing pre-solicitation documentation such as Acquisition Plans, Market Research Reports, Evaluation Criteria, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans, and Justifications & Approvals.
Review and validate procurement packages for clarity, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in pre-proposal conferences and support collaboration with technical and contracting personnel.
Support an estimated 50–70 procurement actions annually across multiple program offices, including new awards and modifications.
Conduct market research and provide recommendations on acquisition strategies and procurement approaches.
Support preparation, refinement, and coordination of all acquisition documentation required for procurement package submission.
Deliver recurring formal and ad-hoc training sessions (approximately monthly) to CORs, Contract Specialists, Program Managers, and acquisition staff.
Develop training materials, job aids, and reference guides to support acquisition workforce learning.
Provide guidance during one-on-one or group sessions to strengthen acquisition documentation and process knowledge.
Recommend and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and compliance in acquisition processes.
Support maintenance and enhancement of acquisition resources such as templates, standardized language, and the Acquisition Community of Excellence (ACE) / Contracting Resource Library (CRL).