Strategic Federal Acquisitions SME

PCI Professional Services LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Federal (PCIF) seeks an Acquisitions Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level federal acquisition expertise in support of CISA's Requirements Development and Management and Contract Portfolio Optimization workstreams. The SME translates mission needs into executable acquisition strategies that improve efficiency, compliance, and outcomes.

Hybrid role in the DC area, collaborating with DHS and federal partners to advise leaders, shape governance, and guide risk assessments across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of federal acquisition experience.
• Deep knowledge of FAR and DHS acquisition processes.
• Experience advising senior government leaders on acquisition planning.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to assess risks and opportunities across large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on federal acquisition policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Advise project leadership on acquisition strategy development and procurement planning.
• Assess contract portfolios to identify consolidation opportunities and lifecycle cost considerations.
• Evaluate alignment of mission requirements with acquisition planning and timelines.
• Support development of future-state Requirements Development and Management processes.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews, workshops, and validation sessions.
• Review analytical findings and ensure actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to governance recommendations and executive briefings.
• Provide subject matter expertise during leadership presentations and decision-support activities.
• Support risk assessments related to acquisition planning and portfolio optimization.

Skills

Federal acquisition policies

Executive-level communication

Acquisition strategy

Stakeholder facilitation

Risk assessment

Lifecycle cost analysis

Contract portfolios

Education

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

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FAC-COR

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Job description

PCI Federal (PCIF) seeks an Acquisitions Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level federal acquisition expertise in support of CISA's Requirements Development and Management and Contract Portfolio Optimization workstreams. The SME translates mission needs into executable acquisition strategies that improve efficiency, compliance, and outcomes.

Hybrid role in the DC area, collaborating with DHS and federal partners to advise leaders, shape governance, and guide risk assessments across