Acquisition Specialist

Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

2d•$60,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Censeo Consulting Group is seeking Acquisition Specialists 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 supports federal acquisition activities across the acquisition lifecycle, helping government teams plan and execute procurements, develop acquisition documentation, conduct research and analysis, coordinate with stakeholders, and progress acquisition activities toward key milestones. It suits organized, analytical professionals who work collaboratively with contracting, program, technical, and other government stakeholders. The role is based in Washington, D.C. and is subject to a full-time in-person work schedule, with the possibility of a hybrid schedule if approved by the client. It is an exempt, full-time position. The salary range is $60,000–$145,000, depending on experience. Censeo describes itself as a Washington, D.C.-based management consulting firm serving public-sector and nonprofit clients, with a close-knit community of 75 colleagues and a horizontal, collaborative culture. Censeo offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, acquisition, contracting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Knowledge of or experience supporting federal acquisition and procurement activities.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop clear, accurate, and professional acquisition documentation.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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

Experience supporting GSA or another federal agency is preferred.
FAC-C, DAWIA, NCMA, PMP, or other relevant acquisition or project management credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

Support acquisition activities throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, requirements development, market research, solicitation support, evaluation, award, and post-award activities.
Assist with preparing, developing, reviewing, and maintaining acquisition documentation and supporting materials.
Conduct market research and analyze information to support acquisition planning and strategy development.
Develop and maintain acquisition schedules, milestone trackers, and other project management tools.
Coordinate with contracting officers, contracting specialists, program managers, technical teams, and other stakeholders.
Support the development and review of acquisition packages for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
Track acquisition actions, risks, issues, decisions, and upcoming milestones.
Conduct research and analysis to support acquisition decisions and recommendations.
Prepare briefings, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and other client deliverables.
Participate in meetings and working sessions and document decisions and follow-up actions.
Help identify opportunities to improve acquisition processes, templates, tools, and workflows.
Support multiple acquisition activities and priorities in a deadline-driven federal environment.