Contract Specialist - CDC

Censeo Consulting Group; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible and remote work opportunities

Tuition and training reimbursement

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group is seeking a Contract Specialist to support federal clients in achieving operational success. This role will involve working closely with teams to provide innovative business strategies and develop procurement policies.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in federal acquisition management and a BA/BS degree. Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $130,000, with hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of federal government acquisition management activities.
• Current or previous FAC-C Certification for at least 5 years.
• Strong understanding of various acquisition approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provides acquisition lifecycle planning and execution support.
• Ensures on-time completion of task deliverables.
• Delivers expert advisory support to government senior executives.

Skills

Federal acquisition management

Communication skills

Analytic skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BA/BS from an accredited university

Job description

Contract Specialist – Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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 agency procurement policy/processes and provide consulting support to the acquisition team.

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
• 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
• Prepares appropriate pre‑solicitation and solicitation notices for OAS review for the vendor community through appropriate channels and supports all aspects of solicitation and evaluation
• Serves as a liaison between the program and acquisition offices on all matters of complex, high‑dollar procurements
• Provides proactive assistance to requesting programs and offices to ensure that requirements are complete and adequate for proceeding with procurement action
• Supports 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

Qualifications

• 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 (ICE) experience
• (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, 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
• Ability to add value in semi‑unstructured roles, working with diverse groups of stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint

Location

Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington, D.C. The position is hybrid, with flexibility to work from home and in a downtown office. Expect occasional travel of 10% or less.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this role is $85,000 – $130,000 depending on experience
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.