Acquisition Liaison

Seventh Sense, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Seventh Sense, LLC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Liaison to provide professional acquisition support to Federal program offices onsite in Washington, DC. You will develop acquisition packages, assist with market research, and guide procurement through the full acquisition lifecycle, coordinating with COR and contracting staff to meet mission needs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience, with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years equivalent experience required.
• Public trust clearance or ability to obtain one.
• On-site work in Washington, DC.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop acquisition packages and requirements documents from cradle to grave.
• Assist with IGCEs, market research, and evaluation criteria formation.
• Prepare PR packages and supporting documentation for contracting actions.
• Track and review contract actions, modifications, and closeouts.
• Coordinate with COR, program offices, and contracting staff.

Skills

Acquisition knowledge

Market research

Contract management

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Teams

SharePoint

Google Workspace

Job description

In anticipation of a contract award, we are looking for candidates for a role that entails providing professional acquisition liaison services to Federal program offices onsite in Washington, DC. You will work closely with the Agency's clients to develop actionable acquisition packages for submission to the office of procurement for solicitation, award, and delivery of supplies and services to meet mission needs.

Hiring Timeframe: Upcoming

Work Location: This position is onsite role in Washington, DC. Seventh Sense will support your commute by contributing over $1,500 annually to your Transportation FSA.

What You'll Do:

• Works under general oversight of the COR in performance of requirements development and acquisition package development activities.
• The contractor must provide subject matter expertise in the specialized field of federal acquisition to effectively support program/technical staff in processing services/commercial requirements through the entire acquisition process from cradle to grave.
• Possess ability to assist the program office with the appropriate preparation of purchase request (PR), packages for input into a contracting system, understand what documents shall be attached to the actual PR package as supporting documentation and what the purpose for each.
• Reviews acquisition packages prior to submission to the procurement office and assists in the review of existing contracts to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Possess the ability to work closely with mid‑level or lower‑level program professionals to develop acquisition documentation and assists SMEs (COR and program offices) with acquisition planning to develop requirements and evaluation criteria for acquisitions.
• Assist program personnel with the development of acquisition plans; acquisition requirements (SOW, SOO, PWS), functional requirements or specifications, market research reports, determination and findings, and exception to fair opportunity statements, and justification and approval.
• Assist in the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and market research to support IGCE or business case models.
• Provide cost and price analysis.
• Ability to use different contract types such as FFP, Cost Reimbursable, LH, T&M etc. for actions.
• Knowledge of and hands‑on experience with contract writing systems such as PRISM is desirable.
• Utilize knowledge and experience to select and contribute to assistance of the administration of various procurements via contract mechanisms such as Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, task/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), call orders, purchase orders, Intra/Inter Agency Agreements (IAAs), etc.

• Contractor personnel must be able to successfully assist with carrying out pre‑determined and recurring contract administration duties to support the program office and the acquisitions office.
• Attend relevant meetings involving the program and acquisitions office. Meetings must not cause any potential conflict of issue situations. Take meeting notes and use various methods of communication to effectively communicate with people at various levels of the organization.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to handle complex problems through resolution, assist with validation of data, completes tasks needed to successfully assist with advertising, soliciting, constructing, awarding, and administering contractual actions (i.e. contract modifications).
• The contractor shall assist with preparing contract actions for closeout.
• The contractor shall maintain and keep an updated electronic excel spreadsheet of the status on all contract actions for which assistance has been provided.
• Works under general supervision of the PMO Division and Operations Division contract management, respectively. If the organization structure is to change, contractor will be notified and adjustments made to accommodate the change etc.
• Reviews Acquisition packages prior to submission to the Acquisition Office, assists in the review of existing contracts to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Tracks all contracting funding levels to ensure current funding levels. Work with respective COR and Contract Specialist for the contractual action to convey information etc.
• As required, assists in the performance of market research and trends, as they apply to the program, with guidance of the Acquisition Liaison.
• As required, assists with the development of source selection evaluation criteria.
• Coordinates and works with the technical experts and the contracting office to ensure project milestones are reflected in the contractual documents and project plan.

Must Haves:

• Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and 5years of equivalent experience
• Ability to gain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Mid-level procurement experience
• Ability to operate on site as part of a team
• Knowledge and skill in researching basic acquisition procedures and requirements in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Comfortable working with files on a SharePoint Site
• The candidate shall have excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Teams, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word.
• Proficient with Google Workspace Products such as Calendar, Sheets, Chat, G-mail, Docs, Slides, Drive, Meets etc. and analytical skills.
• Experience various parts of the FAR such as Part 12: Acquisitions of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, Part 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Part 15: Contracting by Negotiations, Part 37: Service Contracting, Part 43: Contract Modifications
• Must also have knowledge plus experience with use of General Services Administration (GSA) Market Research as a Service (MRAS) and other market research tools to assist with efforts during the acquisition planning stage. Additionally, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience is desired.
• Experience outlined in GSAR subpart 538.71 that contains the streamlined ordering procedures and rules for placing orders and establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) / Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program

Nice to Haves:

• Professional certification (e.g. FAC-C Level II or equivalent) in contracting is highly desired

Working For Seventh Sense:

Our company was founded on a family-oriented philosophy, and our culture is rooted in making a difference in the lives of our “work family” members (referred to simply as “members” rather than “employees”).

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting
• PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident and Critical Care insurance options

Unique benefits include:

• Day off to celebrate your birthday
• Day off on your company anniversary date
• Day off to volunteer for the community service project of your choice
• A Bonus Plan that allows each member to financially benefit from company, team, and individual success. You are in full control of the bonuses you receive – ask us how!
• A peer-to-peer recognition platform that allows members to recognize each other’s accomplishments and contributions.
• Professional development opportunities including AI &Data Literacy Skills training and Federal Acquisition training,as well as resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing.

About Us:

Seventh Sense is an award-winning company focused on providing federal agencies with "Enlightened Solutions that Deliver Lasting Value". Our teams work with our clients to provide innovative solutions, enhance integration, and facilitate transparency of core acquisition. We are a 100% virtually operated Virginia-based company serving multiple clients across the US, and we have been recognized for 3 years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by the Washington Business Journal! To learn more visit us at www.seventhsense.us

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Seventh Sense is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law, including race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.