Contract Specialist - Federal Contracting

Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

138d•$60,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for passionate, driven candidates to help solve our client’s complex problems and guide them towards operational success. As a Contract Specialist, you will work closely with our federal client to provide innovative business strategies, agile procurement solutions, and work with the team to develop and implement the agency procurement policy/processes and provide consulting support to the acquisition team.

Requirements

BA /BS from an accredited university
5+ years of federal government acquisition management activities
Current or previous FAC-C Certification for a minimum of 5 years or civilian equivalent required
Previous Integrated Contracts Expert experience (ICE)
Direct experience with federal acquisition processes and activities including development of acquisition documents such as statements of work, market research, and acquisition plans
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency-specific regulations, and acquisition streamlining initiatives and reforms
Excellent customer service skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytic skills
Strong understanding of various acquisition approaches and ability to formulate analyses and create comprehensive documentation
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Ability to add value in semi-unstructured roles, working with diverse groups of stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools, to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint

Nice To Haves

(Strongly preferred) Professional certification (CPCM, CFCM, and/or DAWIA/FAC-C III)
(Preferred) Background as a COR and/or Contract Specialist

Responsibilities

Provides acquisition lifecycle planning and execution support
Demonstrates knowledge of major acquisition lifecycle environments for strategy development and associated best practices
Applies knowledge of federal procurement principles, policies, procedures, and standards to implement programmatic requirements
Provide Integrated Contracts Expert (ICE) support to client team in while supporting the engagement
Ensures on-time completion of task deliverables and activities such as developing SOWs/PWSs, IGCEs, market research, QASPs, RFPs, project and operational plans, and process improvements
Delivers expert advisory support to government senior executives, program managers, CORs, and division managers regarding the acquisition lifecycle
Preparing appropriate pre-solicitation and solicitation notices for OAS review for the vendor community through appropriate channels and support all aspects of solicitation and evaluation
Serves as a liaison between the program and acquisition offices on all matters of complex, high-dollar procurements
Provide proactive assistance to requesting programs and offices to ensure that requirements are complete and adequate for proceeding with procurement action
Support all aspects of requesting programs and offices post award activities to ensure that requirements are complete and adequate for proceeding with procurement action
Performs on a team as an individual contributor with a proactive approach to project management