Senior Contracts and Acquisition Officer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, experienced, and career-oriented Senior Contracts and Acquisition Officer to lead enterprise-level acquisition and procurement activities in support of the Army CIO Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, VA. This is a hybrid role onsite in Fort Belvoir or the Pentagon as needed.

This senior role requires expert-level understanding of federal acquisition regulations, contract strategy, and vendor management to guide procurement operations in a high-impact, mission-focused environment. This position will serve as a strategic liaison between MANTECH, government Contracting Officers, DCMA, and internal teams. They will be responsible for shaping procurement approaches, ensuring compliance, and leading the full contract lifecycle across a portfolio of complex IT and cybersecurity initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead all aspects of federal contract execution, including acquisition planning, source selection support, post-award administration, and compliance oversight.
• Collaborate directly with DCMA, Contracting Officers, and oversight bodies to ensure proper execution and alignment with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations.
• Provide strategic guidance to internal and external stakeholders on the structure, negotiation, and administration of a wide range of contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ).
• Draft and review acquisition documentation including statements of work (SOWs), justifications, approval packages, subcontractor agreements, and funding modifications.
• Analyze risk exposure in contracts and develop mitigation strategies; oversee contract change processes and ensure proper documentation flow and audit readiness.
• Serve as a compliance authority for subcontractor engagement, contract deliverables, and vendor reporting obligations.
• Support proposal development and pricing strategy in response to RFPs, task order competitions, and re-competes, in collaboration with business development and pricing teams.
• Mentor junior contracting and procurement staff and provide training on procurement best practices, FAR/DFARS interpretation, and compliance workflows.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in acquisition, business, finance, legal, or a related field, and 12+ years of experience in federal procurement, acquisition, or contract management OR 15+ years of progressively responsible acquisition experience in lieu of a degree, with demonstrated leadership in DoD or federal contracting environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience leading government procurement programs, including contract structuring, negotiation, and compliance management.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition policy frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functional lines with legal, program management, subcontractors, and government points of contact.
• Skilled in risk analysis, contract execution, and stakeholder communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Army, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs in IT, cybersecurity, or digital modernization.
• Professional certifications such as CFCM, FAC-C, or DAWIA Level III in Contracting.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen with a current/active Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with coworkers, leadership, and government stakeholders.
• Must occasionally move about within the office to access equipment, files, and workspaces.