Senior Cyber Acquisition Strategist (TS/SCI)

tharros; Geraghty Village (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharros is seeking a Senior Acquisition Consultant to provide acquisition management support across IT, cyber, and systems engineering programs. You will advise on planning, implementing acquisition activities, update policies, and propose process improvements while assisting directorates.

In this role, you will draft acquisition documents, manage lifecycle activities from planning through closeout, assist with market research, and help prepare strategy briefings for DoD programs.

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 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 the GSA MAS, GWACs, MACs, and other 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: Planning, Pre-Award, Evaluation, Post-Award, Closeout, Policy/Regulations Updates, process improvements.
• Assist the Head of Contracting Activity and Command Program Managers with acquisition planning efforts.
• Assist with identifying, preparing, and implementing acquisition strategies and plans, market research strategies, inquiries, and reports.
• Assist in creating methods to implement long-term and annual performance measures; oversee Contract Surveillance Plans.

Skills

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Communication skills

Task management

Cross-functional teamwork

Facilitation skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tharros is seeking a Senior Acquisition Consultant to provide acquisition management support across IT, cyber, and systems engineering programs. You will advise on planning, implementing acquisition activities, update policies, and propose process improvements while assisting directorates.

In this role, you will draft acquisition documents, manage lifecycle activities from planning through closeout, assist with market research, and help prepare strategy briefings for DoD programs.