Acquisition Specialist / Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Sharp Solutions Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Solutions Inc. seeks an experienced Acquisition Specialist / Acquisition SME to act as the Functional Lead supporting federal acquisition activities.

The ideal candidate has strong federal contracting and procurement experience, with deep knowledge of contract file lifecycle and the ability to guide strategic, business, and technical decisions throughout the acquisition process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 6+ years of federal acquisition/contracting experience.
• Experience in government acquisition or procurement management.
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition principles and contracting.
• Knowledge of the contract file lifecycle, filing processes, and required documentation.
• Experience providing strategic direction, acquisition guidance, and related support for government projects.
• FAC-C competencies through training, education, or experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with government customers, acquisition professionals, project teams, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Acquisition Functional Lead/SME for federal acquisition and contracting activities.
• Provide subject matter expertise on federal acquisition principles, policies, and procedures.
• Manage and support the contract filing process and contract file lifecycle, including required documentation.
• Review and maintain contract files to ensure documentation is complete and organized.
• Provide strategic direction and recommendations to advance acquisition-related projects.
• Support acquisition planning, procurement management, contract administration, and related activities.
• Provide business, technical, product, and acquisition-related guidance to project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain acquisition documentation, reports, procedures, and other deliverables.
• Apply knowledge comparable to FAC-C competencies.
• Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to identify acquisition requirements, resolve issues, and support project objectives.
• Provide critical acquisition services and guidance throughout the contract lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist / Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the Functional Lead supporting federal acquisition activities. The ideal candidate will have strong federal contracting and procurement experience, a thorough understanding of the contract file lifecycle, and the ability to provide strategic, business, and technical guidance throughout the acquisition process.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Acquisition Functional Lead/SME for federal acquisition and contracting activities.
• Provide subject matter expertise on federal acquisition principles, policies, and procedures.
• Manage and support the contract filing process and contract file lifecycle, including required documentation.
• Review and maintain contract files to ensure required acquisition documentation is complete and properly organized.
• Provide strategic direction and recommendations to advance acquisition-related projects.
• Support acquisition planning, procurement management, contract administration, and related activities.
• Provide business, technical, product, and acquisition-related guidance to project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain acquisition documentation, reports, procedures, and other project deliverables.
• Apply knowledge comparable to Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) competencies.
• Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to identify acquisition requirements, resolve issues, and support project objectives.
• Provide critical acquisition services and guidance throughout the contract lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 6 years of federal acquisition/contracting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in government acquisition or procurement management.
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition and contracting principles.
• Knowledge of the contract file lifecycle, contract filing processes, and documentation required for a complete contract file.
• Experience providing strategic direction, acquisition guidance, documentation, and related support for government projects.
• Knowledge and competencies comparable to those associated with FAC-C certification, through relevant training, education, or professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government customers, acquisition professionals, project teams, and other stakeholders.