Senior Contracting Subject Matter Expert (Research & Development)

About this role

Company Overview:

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 Senior Contracting Subject Matter Expert (Research & Development) to support the Office of the Secretary of War Manufacturing Technology (OSW ManTech) Program Office within the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). You will provide expert acquisition and contracting support across the full lifecycle of research and development initiatives that advance manufacturing technologies critical to national security. In this role you will advise senior leadership on acquisition strategies, contracting policies, and program execution while supporting the successful funding and delivery of advanced manufacturing projects. You will collaborate with government stakeholders to develop innovative acquisition approaches and help accelerate the execution of high-visibility initiatives supporting the modern American Warfighter.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted contracting and acquisition advisor to OSW ManTech leadership on strategic acquisition planning and execution.

• Provide guidance on the integration of acquisition activities with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.

• Identify and assess emerging contracting risks, opportunities, and acquisition strategies to support program objectives.

• Interpret and apply Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Department of War directives, and other acquisition policies.

• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline acquisition activities and reduce administrative lead times.

• Collaborate with contracting officers, agreements officers, and program personnel to develop acquisition strategies for R&D initiatives.

• Support the development of solicitation packages, acquisition documentation, and source selection activities.

• Advise on the use of FAR-based contracts, assistance agreements, and Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs).

• Assist with contractor performance monitoring and contract administration activities.

• Prepare and review documentation supporting contract modifications and other post-award actions.

• Support management of the full contract lifecycle through contract closeout, as required.

• Participate in Program Management Reviews and other program execution meetings.

• Develop briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for senior…