Acquisition Analyst

Censeo Consulting Group • Washington, DC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Censeo Consulting Group is seeking Acquisition Analysts at multiple experience levels to support the General Services Administration (GSA) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) organization through the Contracted Enterprise Support (ACES) program. The role provides research, analysis, documentation, and acquisition support throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle. Analysts work with acquisition, contracting, program, technical, financial, and other stakeholders to analyze requirements, conduct market research, develop acquisition documentation, monitor procurement activities, and support informed acquisition decisions.

The position suits analytical, detail-oriented professionals who understand federal acquisition and can turn complex requirements, market information, and acquisition data into clear documentation, findings, and recommendations. Analysts may support multiple acquisition activities and priorities in a deadline-driven federal environment.

Censeo Consulting Group is a Washington, D.C.-based management consulting firm serving public sector and nonprofit clients. The company describes its culture as collaborative, entrepreneurial, and relatively nonhierarchical, with a community of 75 colleagues. The role is based in Washington, D.C. and is subject to a full-time in-person schedule, with the possibility of hybrid work if approved by the client. The position is exempt and full-time. The stated salary range is $60,000–$145,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, public administration, acquisition, contracting, supply chain, data analytics, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting federal acquisition, procurement, contracting, acquisition analysis, or related federal program activities.
• Knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle and federal procurement processes.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret complex acquisition and program information.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate analysis into clear findings, documentation, and actionable recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop professional reports, briefings, presentations, and other client-facing materials.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with acquisition, contracting, program, technical, and financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and related business applications.
• Early Career: 1+ years of experience supporting federal acquisition, procurement, contracting, acquisition program management, or a closely related field.
• Mid Level: 4+ years of experience supporting federal acquisition, procurement, contracting, acquisition program management, or a closely related field.
• Senior Level: 7+ years of experience supporting federal acquisition, procurement, contracting, acquisition program management, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting practices.
• Experience supporting GSA or another federal government agency.
• FAC-C, DAWIA, NCMA, PMP, or other relevant acquisition, contracting, analytical, or project management credentials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support federal acquisition planning and execution.
• Perform market research to identify vendors, capabilities, acquisition approaches, contract vehicles, and relevant market information.
• Collect, organize, validate, and analyze acquisition, procurement, program, financial, and performance information.
• Support development of acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, market research documentation, and other procurement materials.
• Analyze requirements and assist with developing acquisition documentation and supporting materials.
• Research and evaluate acquisition approaches, procurement alternatives, and other information needed to support acquisition decisions.
• Develop and maintain acquisition schedules, trackers, reports, data sets, and analytical tools.
• Monitor acquisition activities, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and outstanding actions.
• Support solicitation development, evaluation activities, award documentation, and other acquisition lifecycle activities as assigned.
• Review acquisition packages and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and readiness for review.
• Analyze acquisition and program information to identify trends, gaps, risks, or issues requiring stakeholder attention.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, data summaries, and recommendations for government stakeholders.
• Coordinate with acquisition, contracting, program, technical, financial, and other functional stakeholders.
• Support efforts to improve acquisition processes, documentation, reporting, performance, and workflows.
• Support multiple acquisition activities and priorities in a deadline-driven federal environment.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Flexible and remote work opportunities
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level