Contract Specialist - CDC

Censeo Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition and training reimbursement

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group is searching for a Contract Specialist to join their team in Washington D.C. The role entails providing innovative procurement solutions and supporting the federal client with their acquisition processes.

The ideal candidate will possess a BA/BS and have at least 5 years of federal acquisition management experience. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $130,000, with options for hybrid and remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of federal government acquisition management experience.
• Current or previous FAC-C Certification for at least 5 years.
• Direct experience with federal acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition lifecycle planning and execution support.
• Develop statements of work and acquisition plans.
• Deliver advisory support to government senior executives.

Skills

Federal acquisition management

Customer service skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytic skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BA/BS from an accredited university

Job description

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

The Position:

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
• 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

The Ideal Candidate:

• 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

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 $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 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.