Federal Acquisition Consultant - DOS
Company: Censeo Consulting Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 29, 2023
Job Description:
The Company:CenseoConsulting Group is atop Washington D.C.
basedmanagement consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector
and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better
outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to
strategic consulting to solve our clients' most complex problems
and build operational excellence that transforms their
organizations,allowing them to better deliver on their public and
social missions.AtCenseo, our award-winning culture means you'll
join a tight-knit community of 75 brilliant and passionate
colleagues. We are advocates for a better functioning public
sector,and we're also good friends who know the names of each
other's dogs.Our philosophyis horizontal, not hierarchical, andour
open-door policy encourages a culture of entrepreneurship at all
levels.We share successes, make decisions together,andfoster an
environmentfor those with initiativeto lead.Our colleagues bring
their own unique personalities to work every day and use them to
help shape our growing firmin ways that reach far beyond client
projects.The Position:We are seeking an Federal Acquisition
Specialist to join our team supporting the Department of State. In
the role you willprovide innovative business strategies, agile
procurement solutions, and work with the team to developand
implementthe agency procurement policy/processes and
provideconsulting support to the Department of State. Some
responsibilities include:
- 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, 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
- Serves as a liaison between the program and acquisition offices
on all matters of complex, high-dollar procurements
- Performs on a team as an individual contributor with a
proactive approach to project managementQualifications:At Censeo,
we are looking for unique candidates whose passion and enthusiasm
will help shape Censeo's client insights and workplace culture. Our
staff have a wide range of backgrounds, areas of expertise,
personality types, and favorite breakfast foods. Our client and
cultural successes are rooted in our team's innovation, creative
problem solving, and collaboration. The unique perspective that you
bring and the way you tackle problems are much more important to us
than what's printed on your diploma. We believe a successful
Federal Acquisition Specialist will have:
- BA/BS required with strong academic background. Advanced degree
preferred but not required.
- 3+ years of experience providing strategic sourcing and
procurement consulting support in the public sector
- 4+ years ofexperience supporting complex federal acquisitions
for a program office; project management and/or Contracting Officer
background a plus
- Professional certification preferred (CPCM, CFCM, and/or
DAWIA/FAC-C III)
- Possess knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR),
agency-specific regulations, and be knowledgeable of acquisition
streamlining initiatives and reforms
- Strong understanding of various acquisition approaches and
ability to formulate analyses and create comprehensive
documentation
- Demonstrated performance developing pricing and negotiation
positions across fixed price, cost reimbursement, and
time-and-materials contract types
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team on complex
acquisitions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools, to include
SharePointThe Fine Print:
- Expected travel 0-10%; mayincrease based on business needs
- This is an exempt, full-time position
- Essential Physical Functions
- Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
- Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less
than 15 pounds from one location to anotherCenseooffers 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:.Censeois 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.Join Our Award-Winning Culture!Our
passion wins awards. But don'tjusttake it from us---
- 2020 Vault #21 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
- 2019 Ivy Exec #7 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
- 2018 Consulting Magazine Best Small Firms to Work For
- 2017 Vault #12 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
- 2016 Forbes Best Management Consulting Firms in America
- 2015 Washington Business Journal's Philanthropy List
Keywords: Censeo Consulting Group, Washington DC , Federal Acquisition Consultant - DOS, Professions , Washington, DC
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