Senior Acquisition Specialist [2564]

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.