LEAD ACQUISITION SPECIALIST at CLJ Consulting And Contracting LLC – Waldorf, Maryland

Position Description

Job Title: Lead Acquisition Specialist (Key Personnel)
Location: Contractor-designated worksite (Remote). Work may also be performed at Government facilities as directed by the Government.
Pay Range: $48–$50 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract (Contingent upon contract award)

Position Summary

CLJ Consulting and Contracting LLC is seeking a Lead Acquisition Specialist to serve as senior Key Personnel responsible for leading acquisition market research initiatives and delivering strategic procurement analysis. This role serves as the primary client-facing technical lead responsible for planning, directing, and executing Early Involvement (EI) initiative artifacts, advanced market research efforts, and acquisition strategy analysis. The Lead Acquisition Specialist ensures all deliverables meet Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) performance standards and supports federal procurement decision-making through defensible analytics and executive-level reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of Early Involvement (EI) initiative artifacts including marketing materials, requirements analyses, and policy documentation.Design and manage complex Request for Information (RFI) questionnaires including weighted scoring models, qualifiers, and conditional logic.Conduct advanced statistical analysis to evaluate vendor alignment with federal procurement requirements.Manage annual RFI questionnaire development and data collection activities.Perform procurement research assessments and focus area assessments including sole source, brand name, and limitations on subcontracting reviews.Provide analytical insights and acquisition strategy recommendations for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).Produce business analytics deliverables including Market Research Analysis Recommendations, Micro Measure Comparison Reports, and Small Business Set Aside Reports.Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure program deliverables meet QASP timeliness and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in acquisition, business administration, public policy, or related field.Minimum 8 years of experience performing work directly relevant to federal acquisition market research and procurement strategy support.Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, and Access.Demonstrated experience conducting acquisition market research and developing analytical procurement reports.Strong executive-level writing and analytical capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal acquisition programs or OSDBU initiatives.Experience developing advanced RFI instruments and market research methodologies.Experience supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and acquisition strategy reviews.Familiarity with federal procurement regulations and small business acquisition policies.

Clearance Requirement

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.