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DoD Contracting Consultant / Expert

OMNI Consulting Solutions, LLC

Washington, DC • On-site

$150 - $210/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

OMNI Consulting Solutions is seeking an experienced DoD Contracting Expert to provide strategic and operational acquisition and contracting support to a Government client supporting highly classified air, space, and cyber programs. The candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to Government Program Office leadership and provide specialized acquisition, contracting, and programmatic guidance across multiple portfolio areas in a dynamic national security environment.

This position is ideal for seasoned Air Force or Space Force contracting professionals with experience executing the full lifecycle of acquisition and contracting activities supporting TS/SCI and SAP programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level acquisition and contracting expertise supporting air, space, and cyberspace national security programs.

  • Advise a Senior Materiel Leader (GS-15) and counsel multiple Government Program Managers across five highly classified programs.

  • Develop general acquisition strategies and program-specific contracting strategies for Air Force and Space Force program offices.

  • Serve as primary liaison and contracting expert between the Government Program Office and the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

  • Facilitate and execute procurement activities across the acquisition lifecycle, including:

  • Pre-award planning and market research

  • Solicitation development and competitive strategy

  • Source selection support

  • Post-award contract administration and execution

  • Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), Air Force and Space Force supplements, and Other Transaction Authority (OTA/OTA-like) guidelines.

  • Streamline contracting processes to improve cycle times, ensure compliance, and support program objectives.

  • Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Security, and Program Management stakeholders on contracting actions, approvals, and documentation.

  • Produce acquisition documentation, briefings, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership decision-making.

  • Support classified program milestones, program protection efforts, internal reviews, and reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • TS/SCI Clearance (Active)

  • Mandatory: Experience supporting DoD contracting activities and acquisition lifecycle execution

  • Mandatory: Minimum 5+ years supporting TS-SCI or Special Access Programs (SAP)

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Demonstrated expertise supporting Air Force or Space Force contracting or acquisition programs

  • Proficiency with FAR/DFARS and defense-specific policies, processes, regulations, and compliance frameworks

  • Experience partnering with Government Contracting Officers (PCOs) and Program Managers (PMs)

  • Ability to advise senior leadership and manage multiple priorities within classified programs

Desired Qualifications

Former Air Force or Space Force Contracting Officer (PCO, Chief of Contracting, Contract Manager, or Contract Specialist)

  • Experience supporting air, space, or cyber weapon system programs
  • Experience executing Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)
  • DAWIA or Defense Acquisition University training (Level II/III or Practitioner/Advanced)
  • Prior GS-13/14/15 contracting experience or equivalent industry or Intelligence Community (IC) background
Work Environment

Full-time, on-site, classified work

  • Work performed in a secure Government facility (SCIF)
  • Collaboration with Program Management, General Counsel, Security Managers, and Senior Government leadership
Why Join OMNI?

OMNI Consulting Solutions is a boutique consulting firm specializing in creating game-changing value and simple solutions for complex demands. OMNI is built on the idea that change moves the world forward and through creative and entrepreneurial leadership, OMNI maintains a bold reputation within the DoD/Aerospace community and across the various other industries we support.

As an OMNI employee, you can be assured of extensive growth opportunities, inordinately competitive salary compensation packages, and the unparalleled support of the OMNI family. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and our benefits packages are designed to meet the needs of all our employees and dependents:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
  • Fully Vested on Day 1 of Employment
  • Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
  • Company-Sponsored Social Events

(Position Code: 1.26.3)

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