Mid-Level Acquisition Specialist [2572]

Seventh Sense, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation FSA

401(k) plan with match

PTO & 11 holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus plan

Job summary

Seventh Sense, LLC in Rockville, MD is seeking a Mid-Level Acquisition Specialist with a strong federal procurement background to support a pending contract award.

The role requires experience with FAR and HHSAR, procurement lifecycle, and pre/post-award support across services, IT, and supplies, plus collaboration with COs, CORs, and program offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relative acquisition experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher; substitution: 10 years of directly relevant federal acquisition experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Interpret FAR/HHSAR and apply regulations to procurement actions.
• Support development of procurement request packages and lifecycle activities.

Skills

Federal acquisition

Contract administration

Procurement lifecycle

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

NIH acquisition systems

Job description

Role

We are currently seeking Mid-Level Acquisition Specialist candidates for an upcoming project pending contract award. The individual in this role will possess demonstrated experience in federal acquisition and program support and demonstrate knowledge in the following areas:

• Interpreting and applying Federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR)
• Supporting the development of procurement request packages and assisting with acquisition lifecycle activities, including planning, solicitation, award, administration, and closeout
• Monitoring acquisition activities and performance metrics, including Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT), in support of program office requirements
• Providing pre-award and post-award acquisition support for a variety of procurements, including services, supplies, and information technology (IT) requirements
• Assisting in the preparation and review of acquisition documentation, including acquisition strategies, Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), source selection plans, and business case analyses
• Supporting source selection activities, including drafting evaluation documentation and maintaining proper procurement records
• Providing contract administration support, including invoice review, post-award conference coordination, contract file maintenance, and preparation of correspondence
• Assisting with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request responses and handling procurement-sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations
• Utilizing automated acquisition and contract writing systems to track procurement status, funding, milestones, and contract closeout activities
• Collaborating effectively with Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officers Representatives (CORs), program offices, and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrating sound analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders

Hiring Timeframe: Upcoming

Work Location

This position is onsite 5 days/week in Rockville, MD. Seventh Sense will support your commute by contributing over $1,500 annually to your Transportation FSA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relative acquisition experience.
• The Mid-Level Acquisition Specialist shall possess a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Substitution: In lieu of a bachelors degree, a minimum of ten (10) years of directly relevant federal acquisition experience may be accepted.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience preparing acquisition documentation using NIH acquisition systems.
• Experience supporting NIH or HHS acquisition organizations.

Salary Range

The proposed salary range for this position is $80K-$90K per year. This range reflects factors such as geographic location, skills, experience, training, certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational needs.

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 rom 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 others accomplishments and contributions.
• Professional development opportunities including AI and Data Literacy Skills training and Federal Acquisition training, as well as resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing.