Senior Contract Specialist (DOD) (Pipeline) at Aalis Management Consulting in Washington, DC, USA

Job description

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Preferred

• Active Secret Clearance or higher

Benefits

• 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.