Federal Acquisition Coordinator

ADP, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Research, Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Coordinator to support federal government contracts in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on administrative coordination, document control, scheduling, and ensuring timely, organized acquisition actions and documentation.

Ideal candidates will have strong MS Office skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. U.S. Citizenship not required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 years of administrative, coordination, procurement-support, or related professional experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust Determination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain procurement trackers, calendars, action logs, checklists, and status records.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, action items, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare, format, route, file, and retrieve acquisition-related documents.
• Monitor document due dates and follow up on outstanding information.
• Assist with maintaining electronic contract and procurement repositories.
• Support preparation of routine reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and presentations.
• Coordinate requests for information and documentation among authorized program and procurement personnel.
• Assist with document-quality reviews and filing activities.
• Support onboarding, administrative coordination, and other program-management activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard Government and contractor information.

Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Central Research, Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Coordinator to support federal government contracts in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on administrative coordination, document control, scheduling, and ensuring timely, organized acquisition actions and documentation.

Ideal candidates will have strong MS Office skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. U.S. Citizenship not required; visa sponsorship is not available.