Advanced Contracting Specialist

Job Description Strategic ACI is seeking an Advanced Contracting Specialist to support federal acquisition operations at a Department of the Air Force installation. In this role you will serve as the senior technical contracting resource on-site, working directly alongside Air Force Contracting Officers at the Acquisition Management Integration Center (AMIC), leading execution of complex acquisition activities and mentoring junior contracting professionals. This is an on-site, full-time position requiring an active security clearance.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the senior on-site contracting resource, providing technical oversight, workload management, and professional development for assigned Basic and Journeyman personnel. Lead source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, documentation of findings, and preparation of legally defensible selection records. Execute the full range of pre- and post-award contracting activities across complex, high-value acquisitions using agile contracting methods including Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO), Broad Agency Announcements (BAA), and Other Transaction Authorities (OTA). Apply defense and agency-level FAR supplements and procedures - including DFARS and AFFARS - to ensure compliant and defensible acquisition outcomes. Conduct and document advanced cost and price analyses, develop acquisition strategies, and support Contracting Officers on the most complex actions in the portfolio. Engage directly with mission partners, program managers, and senior Government stakeholders to provide acquisition guidance, training, and procurement assistance. Maintain acquisition milestone discipline across assigned workload and ensure consistent documentation standards across the team. Provide advisory and analytical support to Government contracting officers and acquisition teams (does not perform inherently governmental functions).

Qualifications:

Required:

Active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI required for on-site performance and must be obtainable. Personnel may perform duties with Secret clearance while TS/SCI eligibility is being adjudicated, as authorized by the Government. Bachelor's degree with focus in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Public Administration, Managerial Administration or related business discipline. 10+ years of experience as a contracting specialist in a federal government organization. 5+ years of experience supporting contracting officers on mid-level acquisition efforts. 10+ years of experience supporting complex, high-dollar, and enterprise-level acquisitions, including source selections and major contract actions. DAWIA Level II certification, Back to Basics Contracting Professional certification, or equivalent. Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements, including current Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) changes, defense-level supplements, and agency-specific procedures. Experience with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Contract Closeout Module, SharePoint, and Records Application Management (RMA) or similar federal Government procurement applications. Proficiency in contract writing and filing systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated experience in simplified acquisition of commercial items, fixed price contracts, contract closeout, and brand name justifications. Demonstrated experience in source selection, acquisition planning, milestone development, cradle-to-grave contracting, and cost contracts. Demonstrated experience leading and supervising contracting professionals in a fast-paced DoD acquisition environment. Proficiency in agile contracting methods including CSO, BAA, and OTA. Familiarity with FAR Parts 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 31, 33 and 37…as applicable to commercial and simplified acquisitions. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and defensible acquisition documentation.

Desired:

Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD contracting offices at the command level. Familiarity with AMIC or similar acquisition command environments. Experience managing geographically dispersed acquisition teams. , About Strategic ACI Strategic ACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Strategic ACI not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster. Why choose a career with Strategic ACI? Strategic ACI believes that our greatest asset is our employees. Our goal is not to meet our staff's expectations, but to exceed them. Competitive salaries, work-life balance, industry leading benefits packages, and family first values are at the core of Strategic ACI's culture.

Where benefits meet your needs:

Competitive salary 100% benefits paid (

Includes:

Health, Dental, and Vision premiums) for all full-time employees, and their families 401(k) with 5% match vested at day one PTO - 3 weeks and 3 days per year, increasing at 5 years service 11 Company Paid Holidays (aligned with Federal Government) Long term/Short term disability 1.5x salary Life Insurance $100 per month Cellular Device and IT Resource Benefit $6,000 Cash in Lieu of Benefits per year, if employee is insured elsewhere Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for college or professional certifications Retirement Savings 401(k) Contribution - Annually calculated as percentage of salary