Acquisition Consultant Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of acquisition consultant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for job Scoping and Labor Market Assessment/Analysis to hiring managers including market conditions, candidate availability, other benchmarks etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Partners with hiring manager to develop interview strategies that result in securing critical, niche, or unique talent
• Should also be comfortable with creating a diverse workforce through strategic recruitment activities
• Should have experience in engaging the hiring manager and team in sourcing activities
• Strong proficiency in consulting with hiring managers, leveraging recruiting experience to influence hiring decisions
• Provides recommendations and coaching to hiring managers on scope, steps and timelines
• Works effectively to build relationships and ensure that customers are satisfied
• Prepare and deliver Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for deep dive on GTA performance and activity
• Doctorate level understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, processes, directives, instructions, program guidance documents, and milestone processes

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the acquisition consultant position.

Previously, I was responsible for training, coaching and general guidance to hiring managers to ensure efficient interview skills, networking, offer negotiation and using best practices, tools & processes.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong PC skills with excellent use of PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Experience of LinkedIn Recruiter
• Exhibit high energy, enthusiasm, and emotional intelligence
• Excellent organization, planning, and time management
• Preferred experience with sourcing/recruiting and applicant tracking systems
• Provide recommendations on evaluation criteria, draft reports, and assist in writing source selection supporting documentation and decision documents
• DAWIA/FAC-C level II in Contracting
• Thrives on the challenge of tracking down hard-to-find talent and revels in the thrill of bringing them to consider for a career opportunity they weren’t even looking for

I would like to submit my application for the acquisition consultant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for sourcing support around through job boards, database search, cold-calling and networking among contacts and candidate groups.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Recently graduated or will graduate in the following 2-3 months in Business Administration, HRM, Psychology or related studies (preferably Master’s level)
• Hard-working, ambitious and self-starter
• Passionate about attracting and bringing new talents into the organization
• Excellent communication skills in order to build positive relationships with colleagues at all ranks in the organization
• Positive and proactive attitude, with resilience under pressure, comfortable operating with a high level of ambiguity and in environment undergoing significant change
• A positive and tenacious attitude with a creative and team orientated attitude, with a results focused mindset
• Previous experience in data analysis and interpretation strongly preferred
• Demonstrated evidence of detail-orientation, flexibility, follow-up skills, multi-tasking/time management skills, and effective project management skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the acquisition consultant position.

Previously, I was responsible for regular updates to the partners/hiring managers on open vacancies, sourcing strategies, candidates in the pipeline all the way through to the agreed offer progress for each role.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• District of Columbia contracting/procurement experience
• Some coursework in accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management
• Experience drafting contract administration policy and procedures
• Experience with Fair Opportunity procedure
• Experience with Source Selection procedures to include developing evaluation criteria, overseeing technical evaluations, facilitating consensus meetings, and drafting source selection documents
• Experience of working within a recruitment agency or in-house recruitment role
• Confident in using recruitment systems
• Experience with technology preferred (Web site, mobile applications, back end functionality preferred & APIs)

I am excited to be applying for the position of acquisition consultant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for full service recruiting including: matching candidates to job profiles; thorough screening of candidates; recommendations for hire through telephone and in-person interviews; comprehensive compensation analysis and salary recommendations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proficient leadership, consultative and negotiation skills
• Team player mindset, actively take initiative and have a strong work ethic
• Understands and complies with OFCCP regulations
• A proven resourcing experience within a complex environment
• Lead, model, manage and coach the organisation in best practice selection techniques
• Strong project management skills and a continuous improvement mind-set
• Excellent developed stakeholders' management skills
• Broad experience in the professional use of social media to approach and attract talent