Acquisition Contracting Specialist (Subject Matter Expert)

Program Contracting Specialist

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary :

ANSER is seeking a Program Contracting Specialist (Subject Matter Expert) to support a dynamic space acquisition and research federal program. In this role you will provide comprehensive contract and subcontract management guidance and support across the full acquisition lifecycle.

Day to Day Responsibilities :

• Provide comprehensive contract and subcontract management support across the full acquisition lifecycle.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing requests for proposals (RFPs), technical evaluations, contract negotiations, and execution activities.
• Support contract administration by ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Offer guidance on acquisition strategy, risk mitigation, contractual rights and obligations, and problem resolution.
• Advise management and stakeholders on key contracting issues, including risk avoidance, policy interpretation, and strategic decision-making.
• Provide technical and operational insight to support program and business management teams in contract-related decisions.
• Support the management of existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and contribute to follow-on acquisition strategies.
• Assist with the planning and execution of source selections, including coordination of functional meetings and documentation development.
• Draft and review source selection materials such as acquisition strategies, source selection plans, evaluation criteria, and NDAs.
• Ensure all contracting support activities align with applicable laws, regulations (e.g., FAR), and internal acquisition policies.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.