Senior Management Consultant - Federal Acquisition

Senior Management Consultant – Federal Acquisition Job Summary Lafayette Group is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual to provide expertise and leadership in planning and managing strategic government acquisition initiatives, developing acquisition processes and templates, building and maintaining communications materials (e.g., executive leadership briefings), and managing project execution in support of a new acquisition program management office (APMO) within a large federal agency. The role includes ensuring cross-team communication, strategic alignment, appropriate staffing, and high-quality delivery. The role leads review and quality assurance of deliverables, oversees project reporting, and coordinates responses to data calls. The selected individual will serve as trusted advisor to government acquisition leadership, managing project execution for various initiatives, supporting process improvement efforts, and leading the continued development and administration of the APMO. The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager and team lead with federal acquisition experience. Job Responsibilities Build strong client/stakeholder relationships and serve as a primary point of contact and advisor to senior government acquisition office leadership for the planning and execution of strategic initiatives and management of various acquisition support functions (e.g., acquisition planning, execution, monitoring, communications) across sub-teams. Ensure strategic alignment, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across all acquisitions. Provide mentorship, administrative oversight, and professional development support to junior and mid-level staff within assigned areas of responsibility and support in these areas across the broader company. Lead team in creation and maintenance of written work products including leadership briefing decks, Federal acquisition templates and SOPs, meeting summaries, strategic plans, talking points, and fact sheets about the client organization. Spearhead the development and presentation of unique and innovative solutions to complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. Develop and coordinate approval of government briefings to communicate complex topics to various internal and external audiences. Enhance quality, reduce risk, and identify opportunities for improvement through consistent review and oversight of team materials and deliverables. Oversee and/or perform research and data gathering to identify key themes, trends, and opportunities from complex information for the implementation of new processes and tools to support strategic business operations. Identify and drive operational efficiencies and organizational effectiveness through process improvement. Manage the development and facilitation of requirements documentation for key stakeholders and follow up with stakeholders on status updates. Provide meeting planning, facilitation, and logistical support to include capturing, communicating, and tracking meeting outcomes and follow-up actions. Required Qualifications Master’s Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience (e.g., management consulting, Federal Government acquisition, contract administration). Demonstrated work experience in Federal acquisition, procurement and/or budget areas with a strong understanding of federal contracting (e.g., contracting strategy, contracting lifecycle, and contracting artifacts). Demonstrated research, data gathering, analytical, critical thinking, and listening skills. Demonstrated experience leading a team, managing performance, and developing staff. Experience in strategic communications including developing clear and concise messaging for new initiatives. Experience confidently and adeptly presenting concise ideas and seeking. Demonstrated experience leveraging savviness and tactfulness to achieve project objectives no matter what obstacles arise. Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to think conceptually and strategically and learn quickly. Ability to be extremely organized and manage multiple work trackers, as well as keep track of client and stakeholder communications. Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, ensure any conflicts are brought to the attention of the management team, and multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously across multiple project areas. Ability to be flexible and adaptable; Comfortable handling last-minute asks, changing priorities or changes in direction. Ability to interact and network effectively with all levels of staff, including senior leadership, both internal and on the client site, as well as managing multiple stakeholders. Ability to obtain and maintain suitability, including successful completion of background investigation and fingerprinting requirements. Desired Qualifications Work experience in homeland security, IT, or cybersecurity Existing DHS/CISA Suitability Acquisition-related certification (e.g., CPLA, CFCM) or completion of relevant training Location Arlington, VA / Hybrid (2-3 days a week onsite) Desired Start Date 10/01/2026 Salary Range $120 - $140K LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI’s generous total compensation package. Federal Contracts This positioninvolves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. Must have ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust, DHS Suitability, or Entry on Duty (EOD) #J-18808-Ljbffr Lafayette Group Inc.