Acquisition and Communications Manager
The Position:
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional with experience in federal acquisition, procurement policy, strategic communications, and knowledge management to support the DHS Procurement Office. The Acquisition and Communications Manager will provide specialized expertise in acquisition policy communications, executive communications planning, SharePoint content management, stakeholder management, and the development of user-friendly procurement resources. This position requires strong analytical and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex acquisition policies and procedures into clear, accessible, and actionable guidance. A successful candidate will collaborate with agency leaders, procurement experts, and cross-functional teams to improve the accessibility and usability of acquisition resources across the agency.
Responsibilities will include:
Support all aspects of the client engagement from scoping to final delivery.
Lead the development, organization, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SharePoint-based procurement policy and communications resources.
Translate complex federal acquisition policies, procedures, and requirements into clear, user-friendly resources, including websites, guides, checklists, templates, and other reference materials.
Provide strategic support for the development, organization, and communication of procurement policy guidance and resources across the office.
Develop and implement communications strategies to improve awareness, accessibility, and understanding of procurement policies and procedures.
Collaborate with agency stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure procurement resources are accurate, current, and aligned with user needs.
Support the development of executive communications, presentations, and other procurement policy communications materials.
Draft and review technical and nontechnical acquisition and procurement policy documents for communications needs across the office.
Provide team management across the procurement policy and communications support resources.
The Ideal Candidate:
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. Some of the core qualifications for the role include:
Required:
Master’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in business administration, acquisition management, communications, public administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in federal procurement, acquisition policy communications, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience translating complex policies and procedures into clear, user-friendly resources, including guides, checklists, template, and web-based content.
Experience developing, organizing and maintaining content within SharePoint or similar enterprise content management platforms.
Ability to understand complex technical and operational concepts and communicate them clearly through written documentation, graphics, and presentations.
Excellent written English, close attention to detail, and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
Experience applying human-centered design principles to improve the usability, accessibility, and effectiveness of digital resources.
Experience with Agile product management methodologies and iterative content development.
Experience supporting SharePoint-based knowledge management platforms or digital resource hubs in a federal environment.
The Company:
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