Acquisition & Procurement Subject Matter Expert (FAR Policy & Regulatory Advisor)

Kaiva Tech

About The Position

The Acquisition & Procurement Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as a senior Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) authority and trusted advisor, responsible for providing expert interpretation, regulatory guidance, and policy development support across the federal acquisition lifecycle. This position is dedicated primarily to FAR interpretation, regulatory analysis, and acquisition policy development, requiring deep expertise in applying FAR provisions to complex and often ambiguous scenarios. The SME will leverage former Contracting Officer/Procurement Analyst experience and judgment to inform agency policies, ensure regulatory alignment, and strengthen acquisition governance frameworks. The role plays a critical part in translating statutory and regulatory requirements into actionable policies, procedures, and guidance, supporting agency-wide consistency, compliance, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of direct FAR interpretation experience, including demonstrated success in developing acquisition policy and reviewing agency supplements for regulatory alignment.

Requirements

Expert-level mastery of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Ability to translate FAR into actionable policy and procedures.
Strong knowledge of agency supplements (e.g., EDAR).
Experience exercising Contracting Officer-level judgment.
Strong analytical, writing, and advisory skills.
Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and AI Large Language Models.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
10+ years of federal acquisition experience focused on FAR interpretation and policy.
Former Contracting Officer and Procurement Analyst experience required.

Nice To Haves

Active or Prior DAWIA Level III, FAC-C Professional or Level III equivalent preferred.
NCMA CFCM or equivalent preferred.
Active or Prior Contracting Officer Warrant preferred.