Job Application for Assistant Acquisition Specialist at The Kenjya-Trusant Group , LLC

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The Kenjya-Trusant Group is looking for an Assistant Acquisition Specialist (A&A) to support our customer in Washington, DC. The A&A Specialist ensures compliance with USAID and federal acquisition regulations, contributing to the design, negotiation, award, and administration of acquisition and assistance instruments. This position supports USAID Contracting/Agreement Officers (COs/AOs) performing duties primarily associated with negotiating termination settlements with implementing partners located worldwide. This position supports onsite/in-person with situational telework eligibility.

Essential Job Functions:

Support the planning of the termination settlement proposal review process of all terminated USAID contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
Draft and review acquisition and assistance documents, including solicitations, negotiation memoranda, award packages, modifications, COR/AOR files as part of the termination settlement process.
Review for sufficiency termination settlement proposals. Communicate with implementing partners on addressing deficient proposals. Ensure compliance with FAR, AIDAR, ADS 300, and other relevant USAID policies and guidance.
Advise on terminations for convenience or default of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, Government to Government, Title II, Interagency Awards (IAA), and Public International Organizations (PIO). Individuals must have demonstrated abilities to assimilate and apply knowledge on all types of award mechanisms quickly and efficiently.
Seek technical team advice from technical team representatives as needed. Initiate audit requests with the USAID Cost, Audit and Support Division (CAS). Participate in and support the Contracting/Agreement Officer on negotiating termination settlements. Provide technical assistance to staff and partners on relevant USG/USAID A&A policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Due to the nature of this position and the information that employees will be required to access; U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, International Development, or a related field is required.
Must successfully complete government background investigation for facility access prior to start and must have held a recent USAID.gov email account prior to Agency closure.
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in federal acquisition and assistance, with at least 2 years directly supporting USAID A&A operations.
Must be able to support/work core hours of 1000-1500 Washington DC time.
Knowledge of FAR, AIDAR, and 2 CFR 200; experience preparing procurement documents and conducting cost/price analysis; strong writing and communication skills; ability to work independently in a remote setting.
Capability to quickly assimilate new information and become proficient in topics for which they may not have knowledge, e.g. Government to Government, Title II, Interagency Awards, and Public International Organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge in USAID systems including but not restricted to GLAAS and PHOENIX.
Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to work independently in a virtual team environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. The Kenjya-Trusant Group offers competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, career development opportunities that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include, not all inclusive – Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Paid Time-Off, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $70,000-$80,000.

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

THE KENJYA-TRUSANT GROUP, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that was established in 2015 as a merger between The Kenjya Group, Inc. and Trusant Technologies, LLC. Our mission is to implement, support and protect the nation’s advanced technology systems, business processes and high-technology facilities. Working with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the Intelligence Community, state and local governments, and commercial clients, Kenjya-Trusant provides cyber protection, information technology, engineering, construction management and acquisition support services. 

THE KENJYA-TRUSANT GROUP, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.

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