Senior Contract Specialist (DOD) (Pipeline)

Aalis Management Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Support for national defense missions

Job summary

Aalis Management Consulting in Washington, D.C. is looking for a Senior DoD Contract Specialist with extensive federal contracting experience. The role involves supporting the DoD's acquisition and contracting operations, leading negotiations, and managing procurements. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years in federal contracting, with a strong preference for experience in Navy or DoD environments. This position is remote and includes competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of federal contracting experience in complex procurements.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading teams of contract specialists.
• Strong preference for experience supporting Department of the Navy or Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.
• Lead negotiation and contract specialist for significant procurements.
• Support proposal evaluations including price and cost analysis.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

FAR and DFARS knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition, Public Administration, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SAM.gov

ePS

AMS

Job description

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 Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title: Senior DoD Contract Specialist
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Remote (Washington, D.C. area)
Clearance: Public Trust
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Openings: 2

Position Overview

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist to support Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition and contracting operations. This role requires a highly skilled federal acquisition professional with deep expertise in pre-award, post-award, source selection, contract administration, acquisition planning, and closeout functions.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on contracting professional who can independently manage complex procurements, provide expert recommendations to Contracting Officers, lead acquisition teams, and support mission-critical procurement requirements across the Department of the Navy (DON), Department of War (DOW), or U.S. Marine Corps environments.

Key Responsibilities

Acquisition & Contracting Support

• Provide senior-level contracting expertise across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout.
• Serve as lead negotiator and contract specialist for highly specialized procurements of significant importance.
• Assist Contracting Officers with acquisition strategies, contract structures, procurement approaches, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft and review solicitations, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), amendments, modifications, and contractual documentation.
• Recommend contract line-item number (CLIN) structures, pricing strategies, and evaluation methodologies.

Requirements & Market Research

• Review Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Task/Delivery Order requirements for completeness, quality, and performance-based outcomes.
• Assist customers in developing clear and compliant procurement requirements.
• Conduct and document market research, industry capability assessments, and procurement recommendations.
• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and pricing support documentation.

Source Selection & Negotiation

• Support proposal evaluations involving technical, past performance, and price factors.
• Conduct price and cost analysis, proposal adequacy reviews, and price reasonableness determinations.
• Prepare pre-negotiation and post-negotiation memoranda.
• Support contract award activities, responsibility determinations, debriefings, and award notifications.

Contract Administration & Closeout

• Prepare modifications, Determinations & Findings (D&Fs), Justifications & Approvals (J&As), Memorandums for Record (MFRs), and other post-award documentation.
• Advise on change orders, supplemental agreements, option exercises, and service contract extensions.
• Facilitate contract closeout actions including de-obligation modifications, completion statements, and final file archiving.
• Maintain closeout checklists and run system reports for eligible contracts.

Systems & Leadership Support

• Utilize federal acquisition systems including SAM.gov, PIEE, ePS, AMS, SharePoint, and related systems.
• Provide user support and training to contracting staff on AMS and ePS processing.
• Lead and mentor junior contract specialists and acquisition personnel.
• Review team deliverables for quality, completeness, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of federal contracting experience serving as a lead negotiator and contract specialist supporting pre-award and post-award functions for complex procurements.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting large-scale service acquisitions.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading teams of contract specialists or acquisition professionals.
• Strong preference for experience supporting the Department of the Navy (DON), Department of Defense (DoD), or U.S. Marine Corps.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and federal procurement regulations.
• Experience with acquisition systems including SAM.gov, PIEE, ePS, AMS.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal environment.
• Strong written communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• DAWIA, FAC-C, NCMA, CPCM, or related acquisition certification.
• Active Secret Clearance or higher.
• Experience supporting recompetes, strategic sourcing, and enterprise service contracts.
• Experience with Marine Corps contracting commands or Navy acquisition organizations.

Why Join Aalis Management Consulting

• Support critical national defense missions.
• Work alongside experienced federal acquisition professionals.
• Growth-focused, veteran-led organization with strong leadership.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Meaningful work supporting government readiness and mission success.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.