Procurement Policy Specialist

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Job Title: Procurement Policy SpecialistJob Category: ConsultingTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: Public TrustEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: None* * * The Opportunity: Join a mission‑driven team supporting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)—the agency that protects America’s bank depositors and helps maintain stability in the nation’s financial system. In this role, you will provide mid‑ to senior‑level acquisition policy expertise that directly supports the FDIC’s Acquisition Services Branch in shaping, strengthening, and modernizing acquisition policies, procedures, and lifecycle processes. If you thrive in fast‑moving environments, enjoy complex policy work, and excel in collaboration across legal, contracting, and technical teams, this opportunity offers both challenge and impact. Note: This role is remote but requires the selected candidate to reside within the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Responsibilities: As a Policy Analyst you will: Provide mid‑ to senior‑level acquisition policy support with expertise in interpreting and drafting acquisition policy, understanding that the FDIC is not a FAR‑based agency. Provide strategic support for developing, implementing, and maintaining FDIC contract policies and procedures. Collaborate across FDIC teams to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements and promote compliance and efficiency in contract management. Obtain, research, analyze, and present detailed and complex contracting information; track, organize, and communicate procurement data clearly and logically. Develop presentations and data‑enriched reports, offering findings and actionable recommendations. Work effectively and collaboratively with contract specialists, contracting officers, legal personnel, and other teams in a demanding, fast‑evolving environment. Conduct research on Executive Orders, OMB memoranda, and related policy drivers to identify impacts on FDIC acquisition operations and policy. Assist with drafting and reviewing updates to FDIC’s APGM, including integrating interim policy changes and stakeholder inputs. Draft and review acquisition templates, samples, and other documents used across the FDIC user community. Coordinate updates and interactions with acquisition systems such as APS and ASNG. Qualifications: Required: Note: This role is remote but requires the selected candidate to reside within the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. BA or BS degree in a business‑related, management, or legal field At least ten (10) years of direct procurement experience in federal government and/or the private sector At least five (5) of the most recent years must include practical experience creating policy documents, updating existing policies, and developing templates Clearance: Public Trust Proven practical knowledge and excellence applying both non‑FAR‑based regulations and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), along with other U.S. Government policies Experience working with GSA Schedules, GWACs, and MA‑IDIQs Demonstrated understanding and practical experience with acquisition management principles across the full lifecycle (pre‑award through closeout) Demonstrated experience managing multiple contract types for supplies and services (FFP/LOE, T&M, FFP, CPFF, CPIF, CPAF) Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment Ability to anticipate issues, establish paths to mitigate risk, and manage administrative processes on behalf of management Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in demanding environments and establish productive relationships at all levels—internal and external Proven ability to set a positive example, resolve misunderstandings proactively, expand working relationships, and influence productive outcomes Desired: Master’s Degree in a business‑related, management, or legal field Minimum of ten (10) years of direct procurement experience in federal govern

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