The Kenjya-Trusant Group, LLC
Assistant Acquisition Specialist (Secret)
The Kenjya-Trusant Group, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Assistant Acquisition Specialist (A&A)
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 performing duties primarily associated with negotiating termination settlements with implementing partners located worldwide. The role offers onsite/in‑person work 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 termination settlement proposals for sufficiency, communicate with implementing partners on addressing deficient proposals, and 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). Demonstrated ability to assimilate and apply knowledge of all award mechanisms quickly and efficiently is required.
Seek technical team advice as needed, initiate audit requests with the USAID Cost, Audit and Support Division (CAS), and support the Contracting/Agreement Officer in negotiating termination settlements.
Provide technical assistance to staff and partners on relevant U.S. Government/USAID A&A policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, International Development, or a related field.
Must successfully complete a government background investigation for facility access prior to start and 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 core hours of 10:00 – 15:00 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 such as 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, including Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools.
Pay Range The proposed salary range for this position is: $70,000 – $80,000.
Employment Type Full‑time, Exempt
Benefits Benefits include Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance; Paid Time‑Off; Company‑Paid Holidays; 401K; Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
Company Overview Kenjya‑Trusant Group, LLC is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business 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 for the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, the Intelligence Community, state and local governments, and commercial clients.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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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 termination settlement proposals for sufficiency, communicate with implementing partners on addressing deficient proposals, and 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). Demonstrated ability to assimilate and apply knowledge of all award mechanisms quickly and efficiently is required.
Seek technical team advice as needed, initiate audit requests with the USAID Cost, Audit and Support Division (CAS), and support the Contracting/Agreement Officer in negotiating termination settlements.
Provide technical assistance to staff and partners on relevant U.S. Government/USAID A&A policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, International Development, or a related field.
Must successfully complete a government background investigation for facility access prior to start and 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 core hours of 10:00 – 15:00 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 such as 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, including Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools.
Pay Range The proposed salary range for this position is: $70,000 – $80,000.
Employment Type Full‑time, Exempt
Benefits Benefits include Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance; Paid Time‑Off; Company‑Paid Holidays; 401K; Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
Company Overview Kenjya‑Trusant Group, LLC is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business 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 for the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, the Intelligence Community, state and local governments, and commercial clients.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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