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Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions, AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. Other support functions may include acquisition planning, solicitation preparation, market research/analysis, source selection document preparation, administration of terms and conditions, preparing contract modifications and documents, cost/price analysis, development of analytics, creating reports, preparation of contract termination documents, and drafting contract close-out documents.

<p><strong>Corporate Profile:</strong></p><p>Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions, AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. We leverage technology, tools, and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross-functional results and navigate the complex and high-risk areas for our clients' projects and programs.</p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>The acquisition support services may include, but are not limited to strategy, planning, data analysis, requirements and/or documentation development, preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and compliance reviews for acquisition documents and forms. Provide support and contract specialist functional area technical experts with the development of writing requirements into sound/sufficient Statement of Work (SOW), PWS, and/or Orders. Other support functions may include acquisition planning, solicitation preparation, market research/analysis, source selection document preparation, administration of terms and conditions, preparing contract modifications and documents, cost/price analysis, development of analytics, creating reports, preparation of contract termination documents, and drafting contract close-out documents.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Providing technical knowledge in their area of expertise, working in both an individual and team environment to support the completion of project specific tasks within the timeframe and budget constraints, assisting with the implementation of technical solutions, and interfacing with the client on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, applying expertise to the practical issues they identify or those presented by the client, and assisting senior personnel in formulating solutions, preparing reports, studies, and documentation, and supporting presentations and client meetings. Also, directs the work of subordinates and reviews work paper/reports for accuracy and completeness.</li></ul><p><strong>Education/Certifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>At least ten (10) years of experience serving as a lead negotiator and contract specialist responsible for pre-award and post-award functions involving highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the agency, with a strong preference for experience in the DOW, DON, or Marine Corps.</li><li>At least five (5) years of experience serving as a lead negotiator and contract specialist on large-scale service requirements/acquisitions, with a strong preference for experience in the DOW, DON, or Marine Corps.</li><li>At least five (5) years of experience leading and managing teams of contract specialists or acquisition professionals.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.</li><li>Experience in managing large, complex engagements or projects.</li><li>Experience in key federal acquisition systems, including SAM.gov, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), electronic Procurement System (ePS), and Acquisition Management System (AMS).</li><li>Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs to include Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and PowerPoint.</li></ul><p>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to interface with service providers, program offices, government contracting officers, and contracting officers representatives..</p><p><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>strong preference for experience in the Department of War (DOW), Department of Navy (DON), or Marine Corps.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal Qualities:</strong></p><p>Customer-service oriented Independent thinker Proactive, self-motivated, and a natural leader who takes action without being told what to do</p><p><strong>Corporate Summary:</strong></p><p>Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged, Women owned 8 (A) small business. We are located at the Metro Park Office Complex in Alexandria, Virginia. We offer a competitive salary and compensation benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, matching 401k, tax free transit subsidy, paid federal government holidays and paid time off. AP is committed to creating an environment of work life balance.</p>

Acquisition Professionals LLC

Senior Contracts Specialist

Accounts Payable

Acquisitions Management

Administrative Skills

Best Practices

Budgeting

Channel Strategies

Communication Skills

Contract Close-Out

Contract Creation

Contract Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Cost Estimates

Cross-Functional

Customer Relations

Customer Support/Service

Data Analysis

Documentation

Financial Management

Government

Government Contracts

Identify Issues

Leadership

Market Analysis

Market Research

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Project/Program Management

Purchasing/Procurement

Reporting Skills

Requirements Management

Risk

Small Business

Solicitation Planning

Statement of Work (SOW)

Strategic Planning

Support Documentation

Team Lead/Manager

Technical Support

Talent Acquisition

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. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support.

<p>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 www.aalismc.com</p><p><strong>Title:</strong> Senior DoD Contract Specialist <br/><strong>Client:</strong> Federal Agency<br/><strong>Location:</strong> Remote (Washington, D.C. area)<br/><strong>Clearance:</strong> Public Trust<br/><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM<br/><strong>Openings:</strong> 2</p><h2>Position Overview</h2><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Acquisition & Contracting Support</h3><ul><li>Provide senior-level contracting expertise across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout.</li><li>Serve as lead negotiator and contract specialist for highly specialized procurements of significant importance.</li><li>Assist Contracting Officers with acquisition strategies, contract structures, procurement approaches, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Draft and review solicitations, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), amendments, modifications, and contractual documentation.</li><li>Recommend contract line-item number (CLIN) structures, pricing strategies, and evaluation methodologies.</li></ul><h3>Requirements & Market Research</h3><ul><li>Review Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Task/Delivery Order requirements for completeness, quality, and performance-based outcomes.</li><li>Assist customers in developing clear and compliant procurement requirements.</li><li>Conduct and document market research, industry capability assessments, and procurement recommendations.</li><li>Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and pricing support documentation.</li></ul><h3>Source Selection & Negotiation</h3><ul><li>Support proposal evaluations involving technical, past performance, and price factors.</li><li>Conduct price and cost analysis, proposal adequacy reviews, and price reasonableness determinations.</li><li>Prepare pre-negotiation and post-negotiation memoranda.</li><li>Support contract award activities, responsibility determinations, debriefings, and award notifications.</li></ul><h3>Contract Administration & Closeout</h3><ul><li>Prepare modifications, Determinations & Findings (D&Fs), Justifications & Approvals (J&As), Memorandums for Record (MFRs), and other post-award documentation.</li><li>Advise on change orders, supplemental agreements, option exercises, and service contract extensions.</li><li>Facilitate contract closeout actions including de-obligation modifications, completion statements, and final file archiving.</li><li>Maintain closeout checklists and run system reports for eligible contracts.</li></ul><h3>Systems & Leadership Support</h3><ul><li>Utilize federal acquisition systems including SAM.gov, PIEE, ePS, AMS, SharePoint, and related systems.</li><li>Provide user support and training to contracting staff on AMS and ePS processing.</li><li>Lead and mentor junior contract specialists and acquisition personnel.</li><li>Review team deliverables for quality, completeness, and compliance.</li></ul><h2>Required Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.</li><li>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.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience supporting large-scale service acquisitions.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience leading teams of contract specialists or acquisition professionals.</li><li>Strong preference for experience supporting the Department of the Navy (DON), Department of Defense (DoD), or U.S. Marine Corps.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and federal procurement regulations.</li><li>Experience with acquisition systems including SAM.gov, PIEE, ePS, AMS.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal environment.</li><li>Strong written communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>DAWIA, FAC-C, NCMA, CPCM, or related acquisition certification.</li><li>Active Secret Clearance or higher.</li><li>Experience supporting recompetes, strategic sourcing, and enterprise service contracts.</li><li>Experience with Marine Corps contracting commands or Navy acquisition organizations.</li></ul><h2>Why Join Aalis Management Consulting</h2><ul><li>Support critical national defense missions.</li><li>Work alongside experienced federal acquisition professionals.</li><li>Growth-focused, veteran-led organization with strong leadership.</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits.</li><li>Meaningful work supporting government readiness and mission success.</li></ul><div><div dir="auto" tabindex="0"><p><strong>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.</strong></p></div></div><div> </div>

Aalis Management Consulting

Senior DoD Contract Specialist

Acquisition Strategy

Analysis Skills

Bid Analysis

C Programming Language

Change Requests/Orders

Compensation and Benefits

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)

DoD Acquisitions

Federal Contracts

Federal Government

Federal Laws and Regulations

Logistics

Management Consulting

Mentoring

Mergers and Acquisitions

Multitasking

Negotiation Skills

Pricing

Procurement Management

Product Pricing

Public Administration

Public Finance

Regulatory Compliance

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Secret Clearance

Sourcing Strategy

Strategic Analysis

Supply Chain

Team Player

United States Army

United States Department of Defense (DoD)

United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Writing Skills

Job Title: Senior Manager, Contracts Job Code: 35414 Job Location: Millersville, MD, Northampton, MA, Herndon, VA Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off. With customers mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

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<p>L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.</p><p>L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.</p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Manager, Contracts
<strong>Job Code:</strong> 35414
<strong>Job Location:</strong> Millersville, MD, Northampton, MA, Herndon, VA
<strong>Schedule:</strong> 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off</p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong>
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our Contracts organization. This role requires a recognized expert and thought leader who will manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization.</p><p><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a team of contracts professionals and provide expertise, guidance, training, and leadership to implement strategies to advance critical business objectives.</li><li>Responsible for RFP review and risk assessment, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, change management and customer contract activities for assigned contracts / programs.</li><li>Lead Complex negotiations to develop overarching negotiation strategies and contract management strategies to mitigate risk.</li><li>Be innovated to develop solutions to complex contracting issues while ensuring solutions are consistent with organization strategic and operational objectives.</li><li>Provide direction to team members to address and influence major contractual and business issues encountered in the proposal and execution of contracts of all types and complexity.</li><li>Serve as contracts point of contact both internal and external to the organization.</li><li>Ability to travel when needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelors Degree in a business or related field and minimum 9 years prior related experience OR Graduate Degree with minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.</li><li>In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.</li><li>6+ Years experience with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, CAS and a wide range of contract types and efforts, e.g. CPFF, FFP, IF, AF, etc. development, production, engineering services, commercial and non-commercial, etc.</li><li>Ability to obtain a clearance which requires US citizenship.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to negotiate contract terms and conditions with commercial and US Government customers.</li><li>Negotiation experience with FAR Part 15 programs.</li><li>Proven business negotiator while exercising sound judgement with experience engaging at high organizational levels or with persons of influence both internally and externally.</li><li>Highly developed critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, team building and leadership skills, with the ability to perform in complex cross-functional business environments.</li><li>Expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations.</li><li>Experience mentoring and training junior staff members.</li><li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, statement of works, solicitations/RFPs, or government regulations.</li><li>Active security clearance (preferred / not required).</li><li>NCMA Certification CFCM, CPCM or CCCM (preferred / not required).</li></ul><p>In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $115K-$214K. For California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $133-$247K. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.</p><p>L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.</p><p>#LI-LT1</p><p>L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.</p><p>L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.</p><p>Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.</p><p>L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.</p>

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