Acquisition Consultant

The National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) Dynamic Business Outreach (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
• Innovative Acquisition – Leverage deep experience in Non-FAR and alternative sourcing mechanisms (including OTAs and CRADAs) to advise government and industry leaders on rapid prototyping, technology transfer, and engaging non-traditional defense contractors.
• Technical - familiar with MS Suite, specifically PowerPoint, excel, charts/graphics for possible data analysis
• Information Management - Utilize relational databases, workflow management tools, and online web forms to track agreements, intake vendor submissions, and maintain acquisition records.
• 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, self-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 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