Contract Specialist - Federal Contracting

Contract Specialist - Federal Contracting

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.

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

At Censeo, we are looking for unique candidates whose passion and enthusiasm will help shape Censeo's client insights and workplace culture. Our staff have a wide range of backgrounds, areas of expertise, personality types, and favorite breakfast foods. Our client and cultural successes are rooted in our team's innovation, creative problem solving, and collaboration. The unique perspective that you bring and the way you tackle problems are much more important to us than what's printed on your diploma. We believe a successful Contract Specialist will have:

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)

(Strongly preferred) Professional certification (CPCM, CFCM, and/or DAWIA/FAC-C III)

(Preferred) Background as a COR and/or Contract Specialist

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

Censeo Consulting Group is a top Washington D.C. based management consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to strategic consulting to solve our clients' most complex problems and build operational excellence that transforms their organizations, allowing them to better deliver on their public and social missions.

Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C., a fantastic city for working professionals. We work in a hybrid setting with flexibility to work from home and work in our office conveniently located in the heart of downtown, just a few blocks away from the White House. And with many of our clients also based in D.C., we have the luxury of leaving for a meeting and being back in the office in time for post-work happy hours, team dinners, and game nights.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $130,000 depending on experience

Expected travel 10% or less

This is an exempt, full-time position

This role is subject to a hybrid or remote work schedule

Essential Physical Functions Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time

Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another

Censeo offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. More information on our benefits and perks can be found at Censeo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

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