Senior Cyber Acquisition Lead

Tharros; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharros is seeking a Senior Acquisition Consultant to join our team supporting government clients. You will advise on acquisition planning, draft documentation, and manage contracts across IT, Cyber, and related areas.

Active TS/SCI with poly is required; a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience are expected. Strong writing, coordinating, and cross‑functional collaboration skills are essential to deliver compliant, high‑impact solutions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly required.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• 5+ years as a Contract Specialist or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing tasks.
• Easily works within and across teams.
• Familiar working with technical professionals and other SMEs.
• Strong meeting coordination and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute assigned contracts in IT, Cyber, Systems Engineering, and other applicable subject matter areas that support cyber programs.
• Draft acquisition and contracting documentation required to successfully compete, award, and execute multiple support contract types using various contract vehicles.
• Prepare draft acquisition documents that are legally sufficient and accurately reflect all technical and operational requirements for Government approval.
• Perform acquisition lifecycle activities including planning, pre-award, evaluation, post-award, and contract closeout; update policies and procedures as needed.
• Assist Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) and CPMs with acquisition planning efforts and strategy development.
• Identify and implement acquisition strategies and plans; draft market research inquiries and reports; assess industry and agency practices.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Contracting knowledge

Communication skills

Task management

Cross-functional collaboration

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tharros is seeking a Senior Acquisition Consultant to join our team supporting government clients. You will advise on acquisition planning, draft documentation, and manage contracts across IT, Cyber, and related areas.

Active TS/SCI with poly is required; a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience are expected. Strong writing, coordinating, and cross‑functional collaboration skills are essential to deliver compliant, high‑impact solutions.