Senior Contract Specialist (Federal Agency)

Job Description

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

Title: Senior Contract Specialist
Client: Federal Agency
Ability to Work: Washington, D.C.
Clearance: DHS Suitability
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. citizen to be considered.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm
Work Day: Monday – Friday Position Overview

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist to provide acquisition and procurement support for a federal agency. The selected candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to program offices and contracting officials, supporting complex acquisitions throughout the contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Lead pre-award and post-award acquisition activities for a variety of contract types and vehicles.
• Develop and review acquisition plans, market research reports, Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and procurement request packages.
• Prepare solicitations, source selection documentation, contract modifications, and closeout packages.
• Conduct cost and price analyses and support negotiation activities.
• Advise program offices on acquisition strategies, procurement risks, and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific policies.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), legal counsel, and financial management personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, acquisition management, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of federal acquisition and procurement experience supporting the federal government.
• Demonstrated experience with FAR and DFARS.
• Experience with fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, IDIQ, and task order contracts.
• Proficiency with federal procurement systems, such as PRISM, PD2, FPDS-NG, PIEE, and SAM.gov.
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAC-C Professional, FAC-C Level III, DAWIA Contracting Certification, CPCM, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting complex services, information technology, or professional services acquisitions.

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.