Contract Specialist - Federal Contracting

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

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group is seeking a Contract Specialist to support federal clients by providing innovative business strategies and procurement solutions. Responsibilities include acquisition lifecycle planning, developing procurement policies, and liaising with acquisition offices on complex procurements.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of acquisition management experience, a BA/BS degree, and relevant certifications. The role offers a salary range of $85,000 to $130,000 based on experience and offers hybrid or remote work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of federal government acquisition management activities.
• Direct experience with federal acquisition processes including development of acquisition documents.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition lifecycle planning and execution.
• Deliver expert advisory support to government executives.
• Prepare solicitation notices for vendor community.

Skills

Federal acquisition management

Excellent customer service

Analytic skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BA/BS from an accredited university

FAC-C Certification or civilian equivalent

Professional certification (CPCM, CFCM, DAWIA/FAC-C III)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

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 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
• Provides Integrated Contracts Expert (ICE) support to client team within the engagement
• 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; 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 requirements are complete and adequate for proceeding with procurement action
• Supports all aspects of requesting programs and offices post‑award activities to ensure 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 (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 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint

The Fine Print

• Salary range: $85,000 - $130,000 depending on experience
• Expected travel: 10% or less
• Position: exempt, full‑time
• Work schedule: hybrid or remote
• 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

Equal Opportunity

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.