KYO Group LLC

Program: The KYO Group - Squared Compass - Acquisitions Analyst

Program Description

Is this right for you as a Skillbridger? This position is ideal for someone who is eagerto contribute to business growth and client success by leveraging market research andanalytical skills. You’re the type of person who likes learning new things. Importantly,you decided to do Skillbridge not because you only wanted to get out of first formation,but because you wanted to learn a new skill and perhaps set yourself up with a job onceyou leave the military.Job Description:The Acquisition Analyst will support the business development team by identifying,researching, and analyzing government procurement opportunities. This positioninvolves reviewing federal, state, and local contracting opportunities, summarizingrelevant solicitations, and participating in strategic client engagement activities. Theideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and excellent communicationabilities.

Job Description

Opportunity Research & Analysis:● Conduct detailed research on government procurement opportunities usingvarious platforms (e.g., SAM.gov, GovSpend, and agency-specific portals).● Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs),Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Bids (RFB) to identify keyrequirements, evaluation criteria, and compliance factors.● Provide summaries of procurement opportunities to assist business developmentand proposal team in decision-making.Client & Stakeholder Engagement:● Support client-facing activities by preparing opportunity summaries on targetedprocurement solicitations for clients.● Participate in meetings with clients to discuss potential opportunities and capturekey points and action items.Proposal Support:● Assist in proposal development by organizing research findings, pastperformance data, and competitive analysis.● Contribute to the development of proposal content, such as compliance matricesand opportunity analyses.● Monitor and track the status of active opportunities and provide updates tointernal stakeholders.Market Intelligence:● Keep abreast of current government acquisition trends, policies, andprocurement regulations.● Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform businessdevelopment strategies.● Identify potential teaming partners and vendors for targeted solicitations.Qualifications:● Ability to interpret and synthesize complex information.● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).● Familiarity with federal procurement platforms and databases, such as SAM.govand FPDS, is preferred. (If you don’t have this, don’t worry, we’ll teach youwhat you need to learn)● Experience in government contracting, market research, and or analyticalexperience is preferred but not required.

Eligibility

None