Senior Acquisition Consultant (CAAS)
Position Summary: The Kenjya-Trusant Group is looking for an Senior Acquisition Consultant to support our customer located at Fort Meade, MD near Annapolis Junction, MD. The Senior Acquisition Consultant provides strategic acquisition and contract management expertise in support of complex cyberspace operations and multi-stakeholder federal environments. This role leads full life-cycle acquisition activities, ensures compliance with Federal and DoD regulations, and delivers high-quality acquisition documentation, analysis, and program management support.
The position requires demonstrated experience operating within highly regulated environments and coordinating across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
Essential Job Functions:
Lead and execute all phases of the acquisition life cycle, including pre-award, award, and post-award activities.
Develop and manage acquisition documentation such as:
Acquisition strategies and plans
Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Statements of Objectives (SOO)
Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE)
Market research reports
Justifications and approvals
Conduct data collection, cost analysis, and procurement analysis to support acquisition decisions.
Perform invoice review and analysis to ensure contractual compliance and funding accuracy.
Manage contract deliverables, track performance metrics, and ensure timely submission and acceptance.
Develop executive-level briefings, status reports, dashboards, and ad hoc acquisition products to meet customer needs.
Coordinate actions, documentation, and milestone tracking across technical, contracting, financial, and operational stakeholders.
Apply project management principles to manage acquisition schedules, risks, dependencies, and action tracking through completion.
Support IT and cyberspace-related contracting efforts in complex operational environments.
Ensure acquisition activities align with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable DoD regulatory and legislative guidance.
Provide advisory support to Government program managers and contracting officers.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Due to the nature of this position and the information that employees will be required to access; U.S. Citizenship is required.
Master's degree in relevant field a minimum of 10 years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience OR Associate's Degree/High School Diploma with 16 years of related experience.
Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly.
Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management performing all aspects of acquisition life cycle activities, including:
Pre-award, award, and post-award functions
Development of acquisition documentation
Data collection and analysis
Invoice review and analysis
Deliverable tracking and management
Development of status reports, briefings, and customer-driven products
Minimum 5 years of experience implementing project management principles, including managing and tracking a broad range of acquisition actions, documents, and tasks through completion.
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Federal and/or DOD acquisitions.
Demonstrated experience working in complex cyberspace operation and/or multi-stakeholder environment.
Strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
Ability to operate in classified environments.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in acquisition tracking tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo environment.
Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. The Kenjya-Trusant Group offers competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, career development opportunities that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include, not all inclusive – Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Paid Time-Off, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
The proposed salary range for this position is: $130,000 - 175,000
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt