Acquisitions Subject Matter Expert (SME) - CISA Requirements Management and Contract Optimization

PCI Professional Services LLC•Washington, DC

7d•$175,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Acquisitions Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides senior-level federal acquisition expertise in support of CISA's Requirements Development and Management and Contract Portfolio Optimization workstreams. The SME ensures that recommendations, future-state processes, governance structures, and implementation roadmaps are aligned with federal acquisition regulations, Department of Homeland Security acquisition practices, and CISA mission execution requirements. This role serves as a strategic advisor to project leadership and stakeholders, helping translate mission requirements into executable acquisition strategies that improve efficiency, visibility, compliance, and mission outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition Management, Public Administration, Contracts Management, or related field.
10+ years of federal acquisition, procurement, contracts management, or acquisition strategy experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex federal acquisition programs and contract portfolios.
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DHS acquisition processes, and federal procurement lifecycle activities.
Experience advising senior government leaders on acquisition planning, contract strategy, and procurement governance.
Strong analytical, facilitation, and executive communication skills.
Ability to assess acquisition risks, opportunities, and operational impacts across large organizations.

Nice To Haves

DHS or CISA acquisition experience.
FAC-C Professional, FAC-COR, DAWIA, NCMA, or equivalent acquisition certification.
Experience supporting strategic sourcing, category management, contract portfolio management, or enterprise acquisition transformation initiatives.
Experience integrating requirements management processes with acquisition planning and execution.
Experience developing executive-level recommendations, governance frameworks, and enterprise roadmaps.
Supporting federal organizations undergoing organizational transformation, process modernization, or acquisition reform initiatives.
Evaluating contract portfolios for duplication, fragmentation, cost reduction opportunities, and performance improvement.
Collaborating with program offices, contracting officers, requirements owners, and executive stakeholders to align mission needs with acquisition outcomes.
Developing acquisition-related business process improvements and governance recommendations that enhance transparency, accountability, and mission delivery.

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on federal acquisition policies, procedures, and best practices.
Advise project leadership on acquisition strategy development, contract vehicle utilization, and procurement planning.
Assess contract portfolios to identify consolidation opportunities, duplication risks, lifecycle cost considerations, and acquisition efficiencies.
Evaluate how mission requirements align with acquisition planning, contract execution, and procurement timelines.
Support development of future-state Requirements Development and Management processes that improve integration between mission planning and acquisition execution.
Participate in stakeholder interviews, workshops, and validation sessions with mission and support organizations.
Review analytical findings and ensure recommendations are practical, executable, and acquisition-informed.
Contribute to development of optimization roadmaps, governance recommendations, and executive briefings.
Provide subject matter expertise during leadership presentations and decision-support activities.
Support risk assessments related to acquisition planning, contract management, and portfolio optimization.