Senior Contract Specialist (Federal Agency)

Aalis Management Consulting • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist to provide acquisition and procurement support for a federal agency. The selected candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to program offices and contracting officials, supporting complex acquisitions throughout the contract lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, acquisition management, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of federal acquisition and procurement experience supporting the federal government.
• Demonstrated experience with FAR and DFARS.
• Experience with fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, IDIQ, and task order contracts.
• Proficiency with federal procurement systems, such as PRISM, PD2, FPDS-NG, PIEE, and SAM.gov.
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• FAC-C Professional, FAC-C Level III, DAWIA Contracting Certification, CPCM, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting complex services, information technology, or professional services acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Lead pre-award and post-award acquisition activities for a variety of contract types and vehicles.
• Develop and review acquisition plans, market research reports, Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and procurement request packages.
• Prepare solicitations, source selection documentation, contract modifications, and closeout packages.
• Conduct cost and price analyses and support negotiation activities.
• Advise program offices on acquisition strategies, procurement risks, and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific policies.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), legal counsel, and financial management personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior