Acquisition Administrative Support Specialist

About the role

Chenega Services and Federal Solutions, LLC (CSFS) is seeking an Acquisition Administrative Support Specialist to support the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Office of the Commissioner Strategic Initiative Programs. The specialist will provide acquisitions and federal assistance support services for the coordination and management of selected initiatives, including the Sentinel 3.0 program team. The FDA Sentinel Initiative is a national electronic system used to monitor the safety of approved medical products—such as drugs, vaccines, and medical devices—after they reach the market.

Work Location

Remote position; candidate must be local to Silver Spring, MD. Teleworking is permitted.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with program staff to research, gather, assemble, and review supporting documentation for full Acquisition Packages (AP).
• Conduct research and ensure proper technical terminology is used in acquisition‑related documents.
• Translate technical information into clear, readable documents for both technical and non‑technical personnel.
• Provide input to reports and document findings, as required, with guidance from lead analysts, SMEs, or CORs.
• Assist in market research and trend analysis as they apply to the program.
• Perform administrative functions related to acquisitions, such as copying, processing requisitions, and conducting simplified procurement market research.
• Upload, download, and create documents in SharePoint.
• Schedule meetings, organize agendas, record minutes, and distribute them to staff.
• Assist with processing invoices for payment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a directly relatable Federal Acquisition role.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition methods and techniques.
• Ability and desire to research purchasing/contracting methods, including small purchasing techniques, complex federal acquisition, and interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and general computing skills.