Acquisition Consultant (Small Business Advisor), TS/SCI CI Poly

ASI Government; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

ASI Government is looking for an Acquisition Consultant (Small Business Advisor) to support the National Reconnaissance Office. The role involves engaging with small businesses to enhance government contracting processes and requires strong communication and analytical skills. This position is ideal for candidates passionate about helping small businesses succeed in a complex environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis using MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Skills in building relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the agency and small businesses.
• Conduct market research to identify trends affecting small businesses.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to small business owners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

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Acquisition Consultant (Small Business Advisor), TS/SCI CI Poly

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Acquisition Consultant (Small Business Advisor)

Chantilly, VA

TS/SCI CI Poly Required

Company Overview

ASI Government provides government leaders with the expertise they need to navigate acquisition and organizational challenges so they can make an impact and achieve their goals. For over 25 years, ASI has transformed the way government does business, impacting over 70 government agencies across the civilian, defense, and intelligence communities.

Join Our Team

Do you thrive on creating unique and impactful value for federal clients? Are you passionate about partnering with clients and collaborating to create solutions? Do you enjoy the opportunity to drive change that impacts our nation? We are looking for smart, curious, driven individuals to join us in partnering with our clients to help them solve some of the nation’s most challenging problems.

ASI serves as a trusted adviser to government leaders seeking improved performance, enhanced organization effectiveness, and strategic change and we are actively recruiting a Senior Consultant to support The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).

The National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) Disadvantage Business Office (DBO) is seeking a dynamic Acquisition Consultant with the following skills but not limited to: excellent verbal communication; analytical thinking; flexible open to change based on guidance provided by the Customer; ability to use your initiative; outstanding customer service; ability to work well with others; ability to work independently as well as with the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage, Educate, and Empower: Serve as the liaison between the agency and small business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations. Develop, maintain, and deliver presentations, training sessions, and educational materials that clarifies government processes. Motivated to succeed.
• Provide ongoing, proactive support: Both virtually and in person—to build trust and guide businesses through every step of engagement.
• Research, Analyze, and Innovate: Conduct market research to identify trends and challenges faced by small businesses. Utilize your technical skills with tools like MS Excel and PowerPoint to analyze data, create insightful visuals, and present compelling narratives that drive strategic decision-making.
• Build Relationships and Lead with Vision: Cultivate strong, respectful relationships through proactive outreach, networking, and follow-up. Offer creative solutions and strategic guidance to help small businesses overcome challenges and grow. Mentor clients to build confidence and ensure they are well-equipped to navigate the government contracting landscape.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Communication – possess excellent verbal and written communication to effectively connect with stakeholders as well as small business owners to understand their needs
• Technical - familiar with MS Suite, specifically PowerPoint, excel, charts/graphics for possible data analysis
• Interpersonal/soft skills – flexible, adaptable; ability to embrace new opportunities or changes; teamwork; problem-solving; creative; maintain emotional balance; build healthy relationships based on mutual respect and understanding
• Client Support and Engagement – provide ongoing support to the Customer; detailed-oriented, s elf -motivated candidate to support the DBO effort in the various phases; confident in networking and building relationships.
• Relationship Building – capable of engaging with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations to introduce them to the DBO program and how to do business with the agency; ability to build rapport and trust with small businesses though proactive outreach, networking, and consistent engagement; respectful to the Government as well as to the team; highly motivated to work as a team as well as independently; team player
• Market Research – analyze the market to identify potential small business clients that align with the agency’s services and understanding their specific challenges
• Understanding Small Business Needs – an understanding of the unique challenges and priorities faced by small businesses
• Leadership – ability to guide and support businesses through the “how to do business” with the agency process that will successfully lead up to an increase in opportunities for these businesses
• Customer Service – provide excellent customer service to the Customer and businesses owners
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrate passion for small businesses, overall all businesses, with their challenges in doing business with this agency. Prior experience working with or within government agencies. Hands-on experience in conducting training sessions and developing technical or business curricula.
  
  

Clearance Requirements

• TS/SCI CI Poly
  
  

LOCATION:

• Onsite Monday-Friday
  
  

DESIRED START DATE: ASAP

BENEFITS: ASI Government offers a comprehensive benefit package to our employees. Benefits can be viewed on our careers site.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: ASI Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. To view the EEO Is the Law Poster, click here.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION: We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

E-VERIFY: ASI Government participates in E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA. See the E-Verify Notice and Learn About your Right to Work here and here .

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: ASI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email at [e-mail] or call 703-253-6300 and let us know the nature of your request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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