Senior Acquisition Consultant (CAAS)

The Kenjya-Trusant Group•Annapolis Junction, MD

5d•$130,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Kenjya-Trusant Group is seeking a Senior Acquisition Consultant to support a customer at Fort Meade, Maryland, near Annapolis Junction. The consultant provides strategic acquisition and contract-management expertise for complex cyberspace operations and multi-stakeholder federal environments. The role leads full life-cycle acquisition activities, ensures compliance with Federal and Department of Defense regulations, and delivers acquisition documentation, analysis, and program-management support. It requires experience in highly regulated environments and coordination across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders. The consultant supports IT and cyberspace-related contracting, advises Government program managers and contracting officers, and applies project-management principles to acquisition schedules, risks, dependencies, and actions. The role also ensures acquisition activities align with the FAR, DFARS, and applicable DoD regulatory and legislative guidance. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a TS/SCI with Poly clearance. The salary range is $130,000–$175,000. Employment is full-time and exempt. The company describes itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business established in 2015 through a merger, providing services to government and commercial clients.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Master's degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree and 12 years, or an associate degree/high school diploma and 16 years.
TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.
At least 10 years of contract-management experience performing acquisition life-cycle activities, including pre-award, award, and post-award functions; documentation development; data collection and analysis; invoice review and analysis; deliverable tracking and management; and development of status reports, briefings, and customer-driven products.
At least 5 years of experience implementing project-management principles, including tracking acquisition actions, documents, and tasks through completion.
At least 5 years of experience supporting Federal and/or DoD acquisitions.
Demonstrated experience working in complex cyberspace operations and/or a multi-stakeholder environment.
Strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
Ability to operate in classified environments.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with acquisition tracking tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute pre-award, award, and post-award phases of the acquisition life cycle.
Develop and manage acquisition strategies and plans, SOWs, PWSs, SOOs, IGCEs, market research reports, and justifications and approvals.
Conduct data collection, cost analysis, and procurement analysis to support acquisition decisions.
Review and analyze invoices for 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.
Coordinate actions, documentation, and milestone tracking across technical, contracting, financial, and operational stakeholders.
Apply project-management principles to 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 FAR, DFARS, and applicable DoD regulatory and legislative guidance.
Provide advisory support to Government program managers and contracting officers.