Senior Federal Acquisition Consultant

Center for Performance Mastery•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Performance Mastery in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Senior Federal Acquisition Consultant to bring clarity and precision to complex procurement challenges. In this role, you'll step into the center of mission-critical decisions, advising federal clients on strategy, procurement planning, and contract structuring while mitigating risk. You'll review acquisition documents such as SOWs and plans and facilitate working sessions to align stakeholders on requirements, budgets, and timelines. You'll also provide expert guidance on FAR processes, ensure acquisition packages are complete and compliant, and develop executive briefings that shape key decisions.

Requirements

10+ years in federal acquisitions
Previous experience as an 1102 series federal professional
Experience working or overseeing federal acquisition actions
Senior-level judgment with strong analytical skills
Ability to translate complex acquisition requirements into practical recommendations and usable work products
Comfortable advising clients in high-visibility environments
Ability to review documents and identify risks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting civilian or defense agencies
Experience with complex service acquisitions
Experience with professional services contracts
Experience with FAR-based procurement processes

Responsibilities

Advising federal clients on strategy, procurement planning, and contract structuring while mitigating risk.
Reviewing acquisition documents such as SOWs and plans.
Facilitating working sessions to align stakeholders on requirements, budgets, and timelines.
Providing expert guidance on FAR processes.
Ensuring acquisition packages are complete and compliant.
Developing executive briefings that shape key decisions.