Kymber Consulting Group

Location: Washington, DC Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Remote Clearance: Active Public Trust Travel: Anticipate 10% Status: Contingent Upon Award Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 Company Overview: Since 2017, Kymber Consulting Group has been blazing a trail through the consulting landscape, providing solutions across healthcare, defense, and civilian sectors. We're trusted advisors for high-visibility, high-impact engagements, rapidly becoming a valued partner within both government agencies and large established firms in the space. Kymber employs a collaborative team approach to deliver high value, tailored, and innovative solutions. Our engagement teams are built to meet each client’s unique needs. Our employees currently support a variety of Defense and Civilian agencies. Job Summary: Kymber Consulting Group is seeking a skilled Database Specialist to provide comprehensive contract data environment support to the FRTIB Acquisition Management Division. The Database Specialist will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing the database infrastructure used to manage acquisition and contract data, developing analytical dashboards and reports, and ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security across all systems. This role requires SME-level proficiency in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint Online, and SQL-based solutions. Responsibilities and Duties: - Extract and validate contract and procurement data from PRISM and related contract management systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all outputs to support reliable acquisition decision making. - Design and update database structures, forms, queries, and dashboards to meet evolving acquisition and contracting requirements, leveraging SQL Server, SharePoint Online lists and libraries, and the Microsoft Power Platform. - Develop and continuously refine interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI and other analytics tools to provide actionable insights into acquisition pipeline status, contract execution rates, obligation and expenditure trends, and resource utilization. - Conduct functional and regression testing of all database modifications to verify accuracy, reliability, security, and compliance with agency standards prior to deployment. - Produce recurring contract data analytics reports and trend analyses on obligations, expenditures, and contract actions, identifying anomalies, compliance risks, and inefficiencies to strengthen oversight and improve contract execution. - Prepare and maintain thorough technical documentation for all database objects, workflows, integrations, and user guidance to support continuity of operations and knowledge transfer. - Respond to ad hoc data queries and analytical questions from Contracting Officers, CORs, and AMD leadership in support of timely decision making. - Provide advisory support and troubleshooting for database-related issues, leveraging proficiency in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint Online, and SQL-based solutions to optimize performance, usability, and scalability. - Assist in potential migration to a new integrated contract writing and financial management system, including creation of a legacy data repository to preserve historical records, ensure data integrity, and enable seamless access to archived information. - Compile and maintain an agency historical cost database to support development of increasingly informed pricing decisions over time. Qualifications and Skills: - Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field. - Minimum experience: 5 or more years of database development and management experience. - 3 or more years of experience working with federal contracting or acquisition data environments is preferred. - Demonstrated proficiency in SQL Server, SharePoint Online, Power BI, Power Platform, and Microsoft 365. - Experience extracting and validating data from federal contract writing systems such as PRISM is strongly preferred. - Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience developing dashboards and reports for government or executive audiences. - Experience with data migration planning and legacy data repository development preferred. - Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation for non-technical audiences. Benefits and Perks: - Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans - Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off - 401K plan - Life Insurance - Education and Training Assistance Program - Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses - Employee Assistance Programs Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: Washington, DC Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Remote Clearance: Active Public Trust Travel: Anticipate 10% Status: Contingent Upon Award Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 Company Overview: Since 2017, Kymber Consulting Group has been blazing a trail through the consulting landscape, providing solutions across healthcare, defense, and civilian sectors. We're trusted advisors for high-visibility, high-impact engagements, rapidly becoming a valued partner within both government agencies and large established firms in the space. Kymber employs a collaborative team approach to deliver high value, tailored, and innovative solutions. Our engagement teams are built to meet each client’s unique needs. Our employees currently support a variety of Defense and Civilian agencies. Job Summary: Kymber Consulting Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Acquisition Specialist to support the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) Acquisition Management Division (AMD). In this role, the Acquisition Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert across the full acquisition lifecycle, supporting program offices with requirements documentation, pre-solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, and knowledge sharing to strengthen the agency's procurement function and ensure compliance with applicable federal acquisition regulations. Responsibilities and Duties: - Support program offices in identifying, validating, and documenting procurement requirements, including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and related acquisition planning documents. - Prepare pre-solicitation documentation including Acquisition Plans, Market Research Reports, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and Limited Source Justifications in coordination with the responsible Contracting Officer. - Conduct and document market research using GSA Market Research as a Service (MRaS), SAM.gov, and other tools to assess marketplace capability and inform acquisition strategy. - Assist program offices with proposal evaluation activities, ensuring documentation of findings, assessments, and ratings in a format that is compliant, transparent, and audit-ready. - Maintain a quarterly-updated library of acquisition templates and checklists in SharePoint aligned with FAR and FRTIB-specific acquisition regulations (TFAR). - Track and report on procurement activities using SharePoint calendar tools, milestone trackers, and automated notifications to keep Contracting Officers and program offices informed. - Deliver formal and informal knowledge sharing sessions for AMD staff and the COR community covering acquisition planning, solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, and contract administration. - Review requirement documents with program office stakeholders and facilitate pre-proposal conferences and technical input sessions as necessary. - Support continuous process improvement by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to acquisition workflows and documentation practices. Qualifications and Skills: - Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition, Public Administration, or a related field. - Minimum experience: 7 or more years of federal acquisition experience. - 5 or more years of direct experience supporting federal Contracting Officers across the full acquisition lifecycle is preferred. - Demonstrated experience drafting SOWs, PWS, acquisition plans, and pre-solicitation documentation in compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations. - Proficiency in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office Suite. - Working knowledge of PRISM or comparable federal contract writing systems. - FAC-C Level II or III certification or DAWIA equivalent preferred. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering training and briefings to government audiences. Benefits and Perks: - Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans - Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off - 401K plan - Life Insurance - Education and Training Assistance Program - Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses - Employee Assistance Programs Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: Washington, DC Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Remote Clearance: Active Public Trust Travel: Anticipate 10% Status: Contingent Upon Award Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 Company Overview: Since 2017, Kymber Consulting Group has been blazing a trail through the consulting landscape, providing solutions across healthcare, defense, and civilian sectors. We're trusted advisors for high-visibility, high-impact engagements, rapidly becoming a valued partner within both government agencies and large established firms in the space. Kymber employs a collaborative team approach to deliver high value, tailored, and innovative solutions. Our engagement teams are built to meet each client’s unique needs. Our employees currently support a variety of Defense and Civilian agencies. Job Summary: Kymber Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Estimator to provide comprehensive cost estimating and price analysis support to the FRTIB Acquisition Management Division. The Senior Cost Estimator will be responsible for developing Independent Government Cost Estimates, conducting price and cost analyses across all FRTIB contractual instruments, and providing advisory support to Contracting Officers to ensure that procurement decisions are grounded in sound, defensible, and market-validated cost intelligence. Responsibilities and Duties: - Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) using appropriate cost estimating methodologies including analogous estimating, parametric modeling, bottom-up build-up, and engineering estimate approaches based on the nature and complexity of each procurement. - Utilize the GSA Price Estimating Tool to establish current, market-validated labor rate and price benchmarks that anchor IGCEs to real-world pricing conditions. - Leverage GSA Market Research as a Service (MRaaS), historical contract award data, SAM.gov, and prior submission data to supplement estimates with comprehensive market intelligence. - Develop and maintain structured, version-controlled Microsoft Excel-based cost models tailored to applicable contract types, including loaded labor rate models for T&M and labor-hour contracts, firm-fixed-price build-up models, cost-plus models incorporating direct costs, indirect rates, fringe, overhead, G&A, and fee, and hybrid models for task order environments. - Review and analyze vendor proposals, quotations, and bids for price reasonableness by comparing submissions against IGCEs, GSA schedule rates, and competitive offers, developing structured pricing scales to identify outliers. - Review GSA contract vehicle rate mappings submitted by vendors to verify that no proposed labor rates exceed the allowable ceiling rates for the active period of performance. - Advocate for the removal of bids outside the reasonable competitive range and document rationale in support of pre-award price analysis determinations. - Validate option year pricing prior to exercise to confirm currency and continued reasonableness, and prepare monthly and annual cost and schedule variance reports. - Compile and maintain an agency historical cost database to strengthen the quality and efficiency of future IGCEs and price analyses. - Draft proposal preparation instructions for RFQs and RFPs and recommend cost exhibit formats that facilitate equitable evaluation across multiple submissions. - Recommend improvements to FRTIB's cost estimating structure to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across all contracting instruments. Qualifications and Skills: - Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. - Minimum experience: 7 or more years of federal cost estimating and price analysis experience. - 5 or more years of direct experience developing IGCEs and conducting pre-award and post-award cost and price analyses for federal agencies is preferred. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including development of complex cost models for multiple federal contract types. - Demonstrated experience using the GSA Price Estimating Tool and GSA MRaS in support of federal procurement activities. - Working knowledge of FAR Part 15 cost and price analysis requirements, DCAA audit standards, and indirect rate structures common to government contracting. - Experience reviewing GSA Multiple Award Schedule and other contract vehicle rate structures to assess vendor compliance. - Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) or equivalent certification preferred. Benefits and Perks: - Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans - Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off - 401K plan - Life Insurance - Education and Training Assistance Program - Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses - Employee Assistance Programs Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: Washington, DC Work Arrangement: Remote Type: Full-Time Clearance: Public Trust Travel: Up to 10% Status: Contingent Upon Award Salary Range: $115,000 -$130,000 Company Overview: Since 2017, Kymber Consulting Group has been blazing a trail through the consulting landscape, providing solutions across healthcare, defense, and civilian sectors. We’re trusted advisors for high-visibility, high-impact engagements, rapidly becoming a valued partner within both government agencies and large established firms in the space. Kymber employs a collaborative team approach to deliver high value, tailored, and innovative solutions. Our engagement teams are built to meet each client’s unique needs. Our employees currently support a variety of Defense and Civilian agencies. Job Summary: Kymber Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Acquisition Program Manager to serve as the dedicated Program Manager and primary single point of contact for FRTIB contract performance. The PM will be responsible for overseeing all task order activities, ensuring quality, schedule, and communication standards are met, managing the vendor team, and serving as the principal liaison between FRTIB leadership, the Contracting Officer, the COR, and Kymber's delivery staff. This role also encompasses administrative support for the AMD including the development, formatting, and delivery of professional presentation materials for executive and stakeholder audiences. Responsibilities and Duties: - Serve as the single point of contact between FRTIB and the contractor team, managing all Government inquiries, coordinating vendor responses, and ensuring consistent and proactive communication across all task order activities. - Participate in the task order kickoff meeting with the Contracting Officer and COR within the required 10-day post-award window, establishing communication protocols, confirming deliverable schedules, and aligning the team on performance expectations. - Submit accurate and complete monthly status reports within the first week of each month, covering significant actions, current and projected expenditures, planned versus actual work, and any issues requiring Government attention. - Host interchange meetings at the cadence required by the COR, at minimum quarterly, and prepare and present formal briefings covering technical approach updates, cost and schedule performance data, and risk and corrective action status. - Develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of task order award, defining quality standards, inspection methods, and acceptable quality levels governing all deliverables. - Conduct regular internal QCP reviews prior to deliverable submission, document any deficiencies identified, and resolve them proactively before escalation to formal findings. - Manage internal task assignments, monitor team performance, and ensure that deliverable schedules are maintained and Government-established timelines are consistently met. - Develop and format professional PowerPoint presentations using Government-provided content, data, and guidance, designing clear and visually polished slides appropriate for executive and leadership audiences. - Edit and update existing presentations for accuracy, clarity, and branding consistency, incorporating charts, tables, graphics, and other visual elements as required. - Apply FRTIB templates, formatting standards, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and alt-text protocols to all presentation materials. - Coordinate with program staff to gather content, validate information, and secure approval of final materials within established timelines, attending meetings virtually or in person as requested. - Maintain version control for all presentation materials and deliver source files and final products in Government-approved formats. - Prepare supporting materials including speaker notes, handouts, meeting materials, and briefing packets as required. Qualifications and Skills: - Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field. - Minimum experience: 7 or more years of program or project management experience in a federal contracting environment. - 5 or more years of experience serving as a primary point of contact between a contractor team and a federal agency client is preferred. - Demonstrated experience developing and implementing Quality Control Plans and managing deliverable quality on federal service contracts. - Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with demonstrated ability to develop executive-level briefing materials that meet Section 508 accessibility standards. - Experience preparing contract status reports, cost and schedule variance analyses, and formal briefings for government audiences. - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred. - Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and maintain stakeholder confidence in a fast-paced environment. Benefits and Perks: - Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans - Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off - 401K plan - Short-term disability, Long-term, and Life Insurance - Education and Training Assistance Program - Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses - Employee Assistance Programs Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Location: Washington, DC Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Remote Clearance: Active Public Trust Travel: Anticipate 10% Status: Contingent Upon Award Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 Company Overview: Since 2017, Kymber Consulting Group has been blazing a trail through the consulting landscape, providing solutions across healthcare, defense, and civilian sectors. We're trusted advisors for high-visibility, high-impact engagements, rapidly becoming a valued partner within both government agencies and large established firms in the space. Kymber employs a collaborative team approach to deliver high value, tailored, and innovative solutions. Our engagement teams are built to meet each client’s unique needs. Our employees currently support a variety of Defense and Civilian agencies. Job Summary: Kymber Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist (1102-qualified) to provide comprehensive contract management support to the FRTIB Acquisition Management Division. The Contract Specialist will assist Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists across all phases of the contracting lifecycle, from pre-award planning through post-award administration and closeout, ensuring that procurements are executed with regulatory rigor, documentation discipline, and a commitment to quality and compliance. Responsibilities and Duties: - Assist Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, and Program Managers with procurement planning, including maintaining a monthly-reviewed Procurement Planning Schedule with an established process for addressing emerging and urgent requirements. - Draft acquisition strategies, solicitations, source selection and evaluation documentation in both FRTIB Approved and Uniform Contract Formats, incorporating appropriate FAR and TFAR clauses and custom contract provisions. - Conduct market analyses using GSA Market Research as a Service (MRaS) and SAM.gov to assess marketplace capability and support acquisition strategy development. - Develop and maintain procurement schedules in SharePoint, with automated notifications to assigned contracting officers and group mailboxes to ensure timely action on all milestones. - Support Source Selection activities including drafting evaluation plans, coordinating evaluation team kickoff meetings, reviewing proposals for compliance, documenting findings and ratings, and preparing SSA memorandums. - Prepare draft contract award documents, debriefing materials, unsuccessful offeror correspondence, and contract schedules highlighting interdependencies. - Maintain up-to-date contract files in PRISM and SharePoint, including modifications, delivery orders, call orders, contract letters, and all applicable documentation. - Review invoices and vouchers and provide payment certification recommendations to Contracting Officers. - Track contract ceilings, funding, billings, and contract actions, and review vendor GSA contract vehicle rate mappings to verify no proposed rates exceed active period of performance ceilings. - Validate option year pricing prior to exercise and prepare monthly and annual cost and schedule variance analyses. - Support contract closeout activities and maintain acquisition templates and checklists to facilitate compliant program office submissions. - Assist with teaming agreements, reimbursable agreements, consulting agreements, and non-disclosure agreements as required. - Recommend and support implementation of process improvements within FRTIB contracting operations and maintain the Acquisition Community Excellence Database. Qualifications and Skills: - Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition, Contracting, or a related field. - Minimum experience: 5 or more years of federal 1102 contract specialist experience. - 3 or more years of direct support to federal Contracting Officers across pre-award, source selection, award, and post-award phases is preferred. - Demonstrated experience in PRISM or a comparable federal contract writing system. - Proficiency in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Excel for contract tracking and reporting. - Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific acquisition regulations. - FAC-C Level I or II certification or DAWIA equivalent preferred. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement actions. Benefits and Perks: - Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans - Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off - 401K plan - Life Insurance - Education and Training Assistance Program - Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses - Employee Assistance Programs Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.