Policy Contracting Specialist — Secret-Clearance Eligible

XLA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

XLA is seeking a Contract Support Specialist specializing in policy for a DEA client onsite in Arlington, VA. Local Arlington candidates only; position is 5 days per week in a federal office setting.

The role covers pre- and post-award acquisition support, policy drafting and training, and ensuring audit readiness under FAR/JAR/DOJ procedures. FAC-C/DAWIA preferred; bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience in technical writing for acquisition.
• Experience in acquisition and policy training, implementing, and presenting training.
• Experience reviewing regulations and determining impact on current policies.
• Ability to draft and interpret policies.
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Assist in policy reviews.
• Conduct or assist in formal training for program offices.
• Develop acquisition checklists and templates and update clauses, provisions, forms, etc.
• Provide comprehensive acquisition support in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Develop and assist with providing training to the AWF and Government PCHs.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-award acquisition support under contractor services.
• Assist with market research, documentation, and training development.
• Maintain acquisition templates and ensure audit readiness.
• Support both pre-award and post-award activities, excluding negotiations.
• Develop and assist with training for AWF and Government PCHs.
• Draft and interpret policies and assist in policy reviews.
• Coordinate with requiring activities and industry stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare contractual documents using UFMS.
• Monitor contract administration activities and ensure compliance.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Technical writing

Policy training

Policy drafting

Regulatory compliance

Policy interpretation

Program evaluation

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Contracting/Procurement

FAC-C or DAWIA Certification

Tools

UFMS

Job description

XLA is seeking a Contract Support Specialist specializing in policy for a DEA client onsite in Arlington, VA. Local Arlington candidates only; position is 5 days per week in a federal office setting.

The role covers pre- and post-award acquisition support, policy drafting and training, and ensuring audit readiness under FAR/JAR/DOJ procedures. FAC-C/DAWIA preferred; bachelor’s degree required.