Acquisition Analyst

Censeo Consulting

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 145,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Flexible and remote work opportunities

Tuition and training reimbursement

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group in Washington, DC seeks Acquisition Analysts at multiple levels to support the GSA ACES program. You will research, analyze, document, and assist across the federal acquisition lifecycle, working with diverse stakeholders to inform decisions.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce clear documentation and recommendations in a deadline-driven environment. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
Experience supporting federal acquisition, procurement or related activities.
Knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle and procurement processes.
Strong analytical and communication skills; able to produce clear reports.
Ability to translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
Familiarity with FAR and federal contracting practices is preferred.
Experience with GSA or federal government agencies is preferred.
Credentials such as FAC-C, DAWIA, NCMA, or PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis to support federal acquisition planning and execution.
Perform market research to identify vendors, capabilities, and contract vehicles.
Collect, organize, validate, and analyze acquisition-related data and performance information.
Support development of acquisition strategies, plans, and documentation.
Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for government stakeholders.
Coordinate with multiple stakeholders across procurement, program, technical, and finance.
Monitor activities, milestones, risks, issues, and actions in the acquisition lifecycle.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Analytical skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Stakeholder collaboration

FAR familiarity

Acquisition analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/economics/finance/public administration/acquisition/supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Acquisition Analyst

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. Acquisition Analysts will provide research, analysis, documentation, and acquisition support throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle. In this role, you will work with acquisition, contracting, program, technical, financial, and other stakeholders to analyze requirements, conduct market research, develop acquisition documentation, monitor procurement activities, and provide the information and analysis needed to support informed acquisition decisions. This position is ideal for analytical, detail-oriented professionals who understand federal acquisition and can translate complex requirements, market information, and acquisition data into clear documentation, findings, and recommendations.

Key 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 the 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.

The Ideal Candidate

AtCenseo, we arelooking for unique candidates whose passion and enthusiasm willhelp shapeCenseo’sclient insights and workplace culture.Our staff have a wide range of backgrounds, areas of expertise,personality types,andfavorite breakfast foods.Our clientand culturalsuccessesarerooted inour team’sinnovation,creative problem solving, andcollaboration. The unique perspective that you bring and the way you tackle problemsaremuch more important to us than what’s printed on your diploma. We believe an effective Acquisition Analyst 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, 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 the 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.
Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting practices is preferred.
Experience supporting GSA or another federal government agency is preferred.
FAC-C, DAWIA, NCMA, PMP, or other relevant acquisition, contracting, analytical, or project management credentials 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 Company

CenseoConsulting Group is atop Washington D.C. basedmanagement 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.

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-timein-person work schedule in Washington, D.C. with the possibility forhybrid if approved
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/.

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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