Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of AcquisitionProcurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and LogisticsSupply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com
Title: Senior Contract Specialist
Client: Federal Agency
Ability to Work: Washington, D.C.
Clearance: DHS Suitability
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. citizen to be considered.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm
Work Day: Monday – Friday
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.
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Provide expert guidance on federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures.
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Lead pre-award and post-award acquisition activities for a variety of contract types and vehicles.
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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.
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Prepare solicitations, source selection documentation, contract modifications, and closeout packages.
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Conduct cost and price analyses and support negotiation activities.
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Advise program offices on acquisition strategies, procurement risks, and contract administration.
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Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific policies.
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Coordinate with Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), legal counsel, and financial management personnel.
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Bachelor's degree in business, acquisition management, public administration, or a related field.
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Minimum of 10 years of federal acquisition and procurement experience supporting the federal government.
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Demonstrated experience with FAR and DFARS.
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Experience with fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, IDIQ, and task order contracts.
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Proficiency with federal procurement systems, such as PRISM, PD2, FPDS-NG, PIEE, and SAM.gov.
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Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
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FAC-C Professional, FAC-C Level III, DAWIA Contracting Certification, CPCM, or equivalent.
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Experience supporting complex services, information technology, or professional services acquisitions.
