Senior Acquisition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Washington Highlands Washington DC, United States OCT Consulting, LLC Full time
Job Summary

OCT Consulting, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Acquisition Specialist to support the CISA Cybersecurity Division (CSD). As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing contract strategies to meet the needs of our government clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement contract strategies to support the CSD's procurement and acquisition functions.
  • Serve as a team lead and acquisition expert to a large team of 10+ people.
  • Provide senior acquisition advisory services to government clients.
  • Identify and drive implementation of strategic contract opportunities.
  • Lead and manage the acquisition process for government contracts, from initial planning and requirements definition to contract award and administration.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential vendors, assess their capabilities, and determine the best procurement strategy to meet government needs.
  • Oversee development of solicitation documents, including requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), and invitations for bids (IFBs), ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and guidelines.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals and negotiate contract terms and pricing to achieve the best value for the government while maintaining fairness and transparency in the procurement process.
  • Oversee contract administration activities, including monitoring vendor performance, resolving contract disputes, and ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
Requirements
  • At least ten (10) years of demonstrated experience managing projects on a full-time basis.
  • At least 10 years of experience in full life cycle procurement and acquisition work, communication, stakeholder management, and senior executive support in federal government offices.
  • Masters degree in a related field.
  • Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (to include PowerPoint, Visio, Project, OneNote, SharePoint, Power BI).
  • Strong verbal and communication skills.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must hold a current DoD Top Secret Clearance.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer matching contributions.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits.
  • Training Benefits.


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