Sr. Acquisition Specialist SME - Pipeline

Aalis Management Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalis Management Consulting in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Acquisition Specialist (SME) to lead and advise on federal acquisition strategy, procurement lifecycle management, and contract administration across DoD and civilian programs.

You will ensure FAR compliance, develop SOWs/PWS/IGCEs, coordinate source selections, mentor staff, and provide decision-support materials to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in federal acquisition, procurement, or contract management.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal civilian programs.
• Strong FAR and agency-specific policy knowledge.
• Experience developing SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs, and strategies.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust or higher clearance (if required).

Responsibilities

• Provide SME across the full federal acquisition lifecycle, including planning, solicitation development, evaluation, award, and post-award administration.
• Advise program managers and contracting officers on acquisition strategy development and procurement planning.
• Develop, review, and refine acquisition documentation including SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs, and Acquisition Plans.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, agency supplements (e.g., DFARS), and internal procurement policies.
• Support source selection activities, including evaluation criteria development and technical evaluation coordination.
• Conduct market research and industry analysis to inform acquisition strategies.
• Assist in contract negotiation strategies and risk mitigation planning.
• Monitor contract performance and support contract modifications, renewals, and closeouts.

Skills

Federal acquisition expertise

DoD experience

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FAR knowledge

DFARS familiarity

Job description

About Aalis Management Consulting

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). Founded by a U.S. Army veteran, Aalis delivers mission-focused consulting solutions across federal agencies, supporting defense, intelligence, and civilian organizations with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and operational precision.

Position Overview

We are actively building a pipeline of highly skilled Senior Acquisition Specialists (SMEs) to support anticipated federal program needs across multiple agencies.

The Senior Acquisition Specialist (Subject Matter Expert) provides advanced expertise in federal acquisition strategy, procurement lifecycle management, contract administration, and regulatory compliance. This role supports complex acquisition programs from pre-award planning through contract closeout, ensuring alignment with FAR, agency-specific supplements, and mission requirements.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience supporting federal contracting environments, including DoD or civilian agencies, and serves as a trusted advisor to program offices, contracting officers, and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise across the full federal acquisition lifecycle, including planning, solicitation development, evaluation, award, and post-award administration
• Advise program managers and contracting officers on acquisition strategy development and procurement planning
• Develop, review, and refine acquisition documentation including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and Acquisition Plans
• Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplements (e.g., DFARS), and internal procurement policies
• Support source selection activities, including evaluation criteria development and technical evaluation coordination
• Conduct market research and industry analysis to inform acquisition strategies
• Assist in contract negotiation strategies and risk mitigation planning
• Monitor contract performance and support contract modifications, renewals, and closeouts
• Provide acquisition reporting, briefings, and decision support materials for senior leadership
• Serve as a liaison between program offices, contracting authorities, and external stakeholders
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior acquisition staff and analysts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Acquisition Management, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in federal acquisition, procurement, or contract management
• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD or federal civilian agency acquisition programs
• Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific acquisition policies
• Experience developing acquisition documentation (SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs, acquisition strategies)
• Experience supporting source selection and evaluation processes
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher security clearance (if required by contract)

Preferred Qualifications

• DAWIA or FAC-C certification (or equivalent acquisition certification)
• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-year federal programs or IT acquisition portfolios
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition frameworks and lifecycle management (JCIDS, PPBE, or equivalent)
• Strong briefing and executive communication skills
• Experience working in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder federal environments

Core Competencies

• Federal acquisition strategy and lifecycle expertise
• Regulatory compliance (FAR/DFARS or equivalent)
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Stakeholder management and advisory capability
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail in contract documentation and compliance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Why Join Aalis Management Consulting?

• Opportunity to support high-impact federal missions
• Work alongside experienced consultants and acquisition professionals
• Exposure to diverse federal agencies and acquisition portfolios
• Growth-oriented environment with leadership development opportunities
• Veteran-founded organization committed to mission excellence and integrity

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.