Contract Specialist (Mid - Sr. Level) Federal Agency

Aalis Management Consulting • $80K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 5-10 years of federal contracting experience.
  • Expertise in applying the FAR (Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, & 16).
  • Proficiency in PRISM (or similar tools), FPDS, SAM.gov, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Execute comprehensive contract support for diverse contract types.
  • Interpret and apply federal acquisition regulations and agency policies.
  • Develop acquisition documentation such as plans, solicitations, and award papers.
  • Conduct cost and price analysis, evaluate bids, and manage source selection.
  • Administer contracts through modifications, options, and closeouts.
  • Use procurement software and maintain operational security for sensitive information.
  • Provide expert guidance on government-wide acquisition contracts and federal supply schedules.

Benefits

  • Onsite work in Washington, D.C. with a consistent schedule.
  • Work within a company guided by strong core values like excellence and teamwork.
  • Opportunity to engage in critical missions related to homeland security and law enforcement.
Full 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.

Position Title: Contract Specialist (Mid-Level & Senior-Level)

Client: Federal Agency

Clearance: DHS Suitability

Location: Onsite - Washington, D.C.

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Day: Monday - Friday

Total Openings: 8

Position Overview:

Aalis Management Consulting seeks experienced Contract Specialists to perform the full range of pre- and post-award contracting functions in support of critical homeland security and law enforcement missions. Mid-level specialists work with moderate oversight, while senior specialists lead complex acquisitions independently.

Key Duties:
  • Execute cradle-to-grave contract support for various contract types (FFP, Cost-Reimbursement, IDIQ, BPAs).
  • Interpret and apply the FAR, HSAR, and agency policies.
  • Develop acquisition plans, J&As, D&Fs, solicitations, and award documents.
  • Conduct cost/price analysis, evaluate proposals, and manage source selection.
  • Administer contracts, including modifications, options, and closeouts.
  • Utilize PRISM, FPDS, SAM.gov, and the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Handle procurement-sensitive and law enforcement-sensitive information with strict OPSEC.
  • Provide expertise on GWACs, Federal Supply Schedules, and DHS vehicles.

Mandatory Qualifications:
  • Must have aBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, the Government will accept seven years of experience.
  • Must have aminimum of 5 - 10 years of documented federal contracting experience.
  • Proven skill in applying the FAR, specifically Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, & 16.
  • Proficiency with PRISM (or similar), FPDS, SAM.gov, and MS Office.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.

Mid-Level Distinction:
  • Experience in independently routing acquisition packages.
  • Foundational experience in cost analysis and supporting negotiations.

Senior-Level Distinction:
  • Proven track record in independently managing complex, high-value acquisitions.
  • Extensive experience with competitive range documentation and source selection.
  • Experience responding to protests and mentoring junior staff.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with law enforcement or national security procurements.
  • Experience with services or IT hardware/software contracts.
  • Professional certification (e.g., CFCM, CCCM, FAC-C, DAWIA), nice to have.


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.

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