What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Acquisition Policy Specialist position at First Principles & Concepts?
Description
The Senior Acquisition Policy Specialist serves as a senior advisor supporting the development, interpretation, and implementation of acquisition policies, procedures, templates, and governance frameworks across the acquisition lifecycle. This role works closely with the Project Manager and cross-functional team members to promote consistency, compliance, and efficiency in acquisition operations.
The position combines advisory responsibilities with hands-on development of acquisition documentation, training materials, and process improvements. The Senior Acquisition Policy Specialist plays a key role in enhancing documentation quality, supporting stakeholder needs, and strengthening acquisition practices across the program.
This position supports anticipated project needs and is contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities
Acquisition Policy Development & Governance
Education & Experience:
Consistent, full-time work expected Monday – Friday, eight hours per day in a focused and fast-paced environment.
Americans With Disabilities Specifications
Physical Demands: Work involves regular computer use, including typing, reading from a screen, and participating in virtual meetings. Individuals may choose to sit or stand as preferred in their home office environment.
Work Environment: Remote/home office with reliable internet access and a setup conducive to focused computer-based work.
Pay & Benefits
Salary offered will be commensurate with experience for individuals in similarly situated roles. FP&C offers a competitive benefits package including:
FP&C is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to seeking, employing, and treating all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law ” poster.
The Senior Acquisition Policy Specialist serves as a senior advisor supporting the development, interpretation, and implementation of acquisition policies, procedures, templates, and governance frameworks across the acquisition lifecycle. This role works closely with the Project Manager and cross-functional team members to promote consistency, compliance, and efficiency in acquisition operations.
The position combines advisory responsibilities with hands-on development of acquisition documentation, training materials, and process improvements. The Senior Acquisition Policy Specialist plays a key role in enhancing documentation quality, supporting stakeholder needs, and strengthening acquisition practices across the program.
This position supports anticipated project needs and is contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities
Acquisition Policy Development & Governance
- Develop, review, and maintain acquisition policies, procedures, templates, and standard documentation
- Support governance frameworks that promote consistency and compliance across the acquisition lifecycle
- Contribute to development and maintenance of acquisition resource libraries, tools, and reference materials
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, documentation quality, and workflow efficiency
- Provide subject matter expertise on acquisition planning, requirement development, and procurement strategy
- Support development of acquisition documentation, including SOWs, PWSs, SOOs, QASPs, evaluation criteria, and justification materials
- Interpret and apply federal acquisition regulations and internal policies to support program needs
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve clarity, quality, and completeness of acquisition packages
- Develop and deliver acquisition lifecycle training for contracting staff, CORs, program managers, and other stakeholders
- Create job aids, reference guides, and instructional materials to support acquisition best practices
- Facilitate workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen acquisition capabilities
- Support initiatives to improve acquisition efficiency, standardization, and workflow effectiveness
- Recommend enhancements to documentation processes, evaluation approaches, and contract administration practices
- Contribute to efforts supporting transition to new acquisition, financial, or contract writing systems
- Review acquisition documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
- Promote consistency and adherence to established standards across procurement packages
- Support quality assurance processes and documentation review cycles
- Assist in identifying and resolving documentation or compliance issues
- Provide guidance on cost estimating structures, evaluation planning, and pricing documentation standards
- Review IGCE methodologies and cost/price analysis documentation for alignment with best practices
- Support integration of policy and compliance considerations into pricing and evaluation approaches
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Acquisition/Contract Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Policy, Economics, Finance, or a related field
- 6 years of experience in federal acquisition, including policy development, documentation, or process improvement
- Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related supplements
- Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle activities, including both pre-award and post-award phases
- Demonstrated experience advising stakeholders and improving acquisition processes or documentation
- Experience developing training materials or supporting acquisition-related instruction
- FAC-C (Professional) or equivalent (Level II or III)
- DAWIA Certification in Contracting (Level II or III)
- NCMA certifications (e.g., CFCM, CACM) preferred
- Strong understanding of federal acquisition lifecycle processes and regulatory frameworks (FAR)
- Ability to interpret policy and translate requirements into clear, practical guidance and documentation
- Experience developing or standardizing acquisition templates, procedures, and governance materials
- Strong attention to detail and ability to review documentation for compliance and quality
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including training and facilitation
- Ability to collaborate effectively with contracting staff, program teams, and leadership
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and document management platforms
Consistent, full-time work expected Monday – Friday, eight hours per day in a focused and fast-paced environment.
Americans With Disabilities Specifications
Physical Demands: Work involves regular computer use, including typing, reading from a screen, and participating in virtual meetings. Individuals may choose to sit or stand as preferred in their home office environment.
Work Environment: Remote/home office with reliable internet access and a setup conducive to focused computer-based work.
Pay & Benefits
Salary offered will be commensurate with experience for individuals in similarly situated roles. FP&C offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Group Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Supplemental Benefits
FP&C is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to seeking, employing, and treating all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law ” poster.