Senior Acquisition Specialist [2564]

Seventh Sense, LLC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation FSA

Job summary

Seventh Sense, LLC in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist for an upcoming NIH project. The role requires 8+ years in federal acquisitions and expertise with FAR/HHSAR. Onsite work five days a week with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities include end-to-end lifecycle management, source selection, contract administration, and FOIA support. Deadline-driven, this position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with COs, CORs, and NIH offices.

Qualifications

• Senior-Level Acquisition Specialist shall possess a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• In lieu of a bachelors degree, a minimum of fifteen (15) years of directly relevant federal acquisition experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and applying Federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures, including FAR and HHSAR.
• Conducting acquisition management reviews, assessments, and analyses at the program or agency level.
• Developing procurement request packages and supporting end-to-end acquisition lifecycle activities.
• Monitoring acquisition performance using metrics such as PALT and recommending process improvements.
• Providing comprehensive pre-award and post-award acquisition support for a wide range of procurements.
• Preparing and reviewing acquisition documentation including SOW, PWS, IGCEs and source selection plans.
• Supporting source selection activities, drafting evaluation documentation and maintaining procurement integrity.
• Providing contract administration support including invoice review and post-award conference support.
• Assisting with FOIA responses and handling procurement-sensitive information
• Using automated systems to track procurement status, funding, milestones, and closeout.
• Collaborating with COs, CORs, program offices, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Federal acquisition lifecycle

Regulatory compliance

Analytical/problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15 years federal acquisition experience (substitution)

Tools

PRISM

NBS

IPPS

MERLIN

FPDS-NG

SAM.gov

FAC-C (or equivalent)

Job description

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking Senior Acquisition Specialist candidates for an upcoming project pending contract award, targeting a September 1 start date. The individual in this role will have a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience supporting all phases of the Federal acquisition lifecycle and demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Interpreting and applying Federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR
• Conducting acquisition management reviews, assessments, and analyses at the program or agency level
• Developing procurement request packages and supporting end-to-end acquisition lifecycle activities, including planning, solicitation, award, administration, and closeout
• Monitoring acquisition performance using metrics such as Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT) and recommending process improvements
• Providing comprehensive pre-award and post-award acquisition support for a wide range of procurements, including services, supplies, and information technology (IT) requirements
• Preparing and reviewing 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 the integrity of the procurement process
• Providing contract administration support, including invoice review, post-award conference support, contract file documentation, and related correspondence
• Assisting with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request responses and ensuring proper handling of procurement-sensitive information
• Utilizing automated acquisition and contract writing systems to track procurement status, funding, milestones, and closeout activities
• Collaborating effectively with Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officers Representatives (CORs), program offices, and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, including the ability to anticipate issues and recommend proactive solutions
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels

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

• Experience supporting NIH Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM), NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices
• Experience supporting HHS acquisition organizations.
• Experience with NIH acquisition systems, including PRISM, NBS, IPPS, MERLIN, FPDS-NG (or its successor), and SAM.gov.
• FAC-C (Professional) or equivalent acquisition certification is preferred.

Education Requirements

• The Senior-Level Acquisition Specialist shall possess a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Substitution: In lieu of a bachelors degree, a minimum of fifteen (15) years of directly relevant federal acquisition experience may be accepted.

Salary Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $90K-$105K per year. This range reflects factors such as geographic location, skills, experience, training, certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational needs.