Contract SpecialistThe Position:Censeo Consulting Group is seeking Contract Specialists at multiple experience levels to support the General Services Administration (GSA) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) organization through the Contracted Enterprise Support (ACES) program. Contract Specialists will provide hands-on support for federal contracting activities, working alongside government contracting and program personnel to develop and process contract actions, maintain acquisition documentation, conduct research, and support efficient execution of pre-award and post-award activities.
This position is well suited for federal contracting professionals who understand the acquisition process, have strong attention to detail, and can successfully manage multiple contract actions in a fast-paced client environment.
Key Responsibilities: - Support pre-award and post-award federal contracting activities.
- Assist with acquisition planning and the development and processing of contract actions.
- Prepare, review, organize, and maintain contract files and supporting acquisition documentation.
- Support development of solicitations, requests for information, amendments, modifications, and other acquisition materials.
- Conduct market research and support analysis of potential acquisition approaches and contracting solutions.
- Assist with proposal and quote evaluation activities and preparation of supporting documentation.
- Support contract award, administration, modification, and closeout activities.
- Track contract actions, milestones, deliverables, funding, and other key information.
- Coordinate with contracting officers, program offices, technical personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Review documents for completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable acquisition requirements.
- Prepare reports, briefings, correspondence, and other materials for government stakeholders.
- Monitor assigned contracting actions and proactively identify issues that could affect schedules or deliverables.
The Ideal Candidate: 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 an effective Program Manager will be able to combine strategic thinking, analytical judgment, and strong people skills to identify and implement meaningful, practical changes for federal clients. Qualifications for the role include:
- Bachelor's degree in business, acquisition, contracting, finance, public administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Knowledge of the federal acquisition and contracting lifecycle.
- Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting processes.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, processing, or maintaining acquisition and contract documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex documentation and requirements.
- Strong research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple contract actions and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related business applications.
- Experience supporting GSA or another federal contracting organization is preferred.
- FAC-C, DAWIA, NCMA, or other relevant federal acquisition or contracting certifications are a plus.
Experience Levels:- 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.
The Location: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 Fine Print:- The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $145,000 depending on experience
- This is an exempt, full-time position
- This role is subject to a full-time in-person work schedule in Washington, D.C. with the possibility for hybrid if approved by the client.
- 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 https://www.censeoconsulting.com/about/join-us/.
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