Acquisition Liaison

Location: Remote, USA
Job type: Full-Time
Salary: $95,000 – $105,000 per year
Start: January 2027 

About the Company  

Consensus Solutions, LLC is a small 8(a) certified business headquartered in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Region. We are committed to providing innovative, industry leading solutions that are right-sized to meet our clients’ unique challenges and needs, particularly in the delivery of healthcare services, Information Technology (IT), and business process design and re-engineering. Our work is guided by a dedication to integrity, excellence, and reliable client service, and we pride ourselves on the reputation we are building as a premier solutions provider to the Federal Government. Our continued success is dependent on building a team of employees that are creative, dedicated, collaborative, and take pride in their work. We are currently seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals to join our team and engage in exciting new opportunities with a growing company. 

About the Role 

Consensus Solutions, LLC is looking for an Acquisition Liaison to support federal acquisitions within the federal transit environment. The Acquisition Liaison will serve as a bridge between FTA program and technical offices and the acquisition organization, providing mid-level federal acquisition expertise throughout the cradle-to-grave procurement lifecycle. The role will support acquisition planning and package development, market research and independent government cost estimates, source selection criteria, contract administration, funding and action tracking, and closeout while helping ensure acquisition documentation is complete, compliant, and timely. 

This role is contingent upon contract award. 

Responsibilities  

• Support multiple divisions in coordinating contract management activities. 
• Support program and technical staff with processing services and commercial requirements throughout the acquisition lifecycle from cradle to grave. 
• Assist program offices with preparation of purchase requests and packages for input into contracting systems. 
• Review acquisition packages for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. 
• Work with program officials to develop acquisition documentation and assist program offices with acquisition planning to develop requirements and evaluation criteria for acquisitions. 
• Assist with federal acquisition market research, including use of GSA Market Research as a Service (MRAS) and other acquisition market research tools, and development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs). 
• Support cost and price analyses. 
• Assist with pre-determined and recurring contract administration with minimal guidance. 
• Support and facilitate meetings between program and acquisition offices, including meeting notes, and follow-up. 
• Assist with preparation of contract actions for closeout. 
• Track contracting funding levels. 
• Assist in performance of market research and trends. 
• Assist with development of source selection evaluation criteria. 
• Coordinate and collaborate with technical experts and the acquisition office to ensure project milestones are reflected in contractual documentation and project plans. 
• Assist in management of reporting requirements. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or higher degree, with at least 5 years of relevant federal acquisition experience and hands-on experience using the FAR to support procurements. 
• Mid-level expert knowledge and hands-on experience in federal acquisitions and acquisition operations, equivalent to at least FAC Level II training and experience. 
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), including GSAR Subpart 538.71 concerning Federal Supply Schedules, FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 37, and 43, and FAR 4.804 contract closeout requirements. 
• Knowledge of and experience with Government contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost Reimbursable, Labor Hour, and Time-and-Materials. 
• Demonstrated experience performing federal acquisition market research, including GSA MRAS and other market research tools, and providing meaningful acquisition recommendations. 
• Knowledge and experience with IDIQ contracts, BPAs, and task, delivery, call, and purchase orders is required. 
• Experience supporting cradle-to-grave acquisition requirements, including purchase requests, acquisition plans, SOW/SOO/PWS documents, IGCEs, source-selection criteria, cost/price analysis, administration, modifications, and closeout. 
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, MS Teams), Google Workspace products (Calendar, Sheets, Chat, Gmail, Docs, Slides, Drive, Meet), and analytical and research tools. 
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to manage, facilitate, and lead meetings with senior executives and subject matter experts. 
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently as well as review own work and the work of others for accuracy. 
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, research and resolve issues, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment with all levels of client and Consensus Solutions staff. 

Preferred Additional Skills and Experience 

• Experience with acquisition, contracting, and procurement within the transit environment (strongly preferred). 
• Experience with federal acquisition within the Department of Transportation. 
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience is desired. 
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with contract writing systems such as PRISM is desired. 
• Experience using SharePoint is desired. 

Consensus Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to supporting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Consensus Solutions offers competitive compensation and benefits (e.g., Paid Time Off; health, dental, and vision insurance; and retirement plans) as well as great long-term career opportunities.