--- title: 'Senior Acquisition & Business Management Lead at MKS2 Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-acquisition-business-management-lead-mks2-technologies-linthicum-vqaxcce46nrw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-29' --- # Senior Acquisition & Business Management Lead at MKS2 Technologies - **Company:** MKS2 Technologies - **Location:** Linthicum, MD - **Posted:** 2026-10-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29 - **Apply:** https://www.mks2.com/job/6236847004?gh_jid=6236847004 ## Job description MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2. Location: Linthicum, MD Clearance: Active Secret required Employment: Full-time Program Status: Contingent upon contract award Company: MKS2 Technologies Target Salary: $150K-$165K Position Summary MKS2 Technologies is seeking a Senior Acquisition & Business Management Lead to support an anticipated DoD training and business-management program. This position will lead acquisition planning, requirements documentation and acquisition-package development activities supporting a large federal training organization. The selected individual must bring hands-on experience developing federal acquisition packages, not simply general acquisition or contract-management familiarity. The anticipated program could require support for up to 50 acquisition packages annually. ## Key Responsibilities - Lead and coordinate acquisition-planning support in accordance with FAR, DFARS and agency-specific acquisition policies. - Translate mission and program requirements into actionable acquisition strategies and documentation. - Develop and support complete acquisition packages, including: - Performance Work Statements and Statements of Work - Market Research Reports - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans - Independent Government Cost Estimates - Inherently Governmental Function determinations - DD Form 254 security documentation - Acquisition planning and supporting requirements documentation. - Identify and document acquisition costs, milestones, assumptions, dependencies and risks. - Coordinate Integrated Product Teams and requirements stakeholders. - Facilitate requirements-development sessions and document decisions and action items. - Support Government Requirements Owners, CORs and acquisition personnel throughout the acquisition lifecycle. - Provide business-management and analytical support to translate leadership objectives into executable programs and projects. - Develop acquisition schedules and proactively identify risks that could delay awards. - Perform quality reviews of acquisition documentation to improve completeness, consistency and regulatory compliance. - Support development of acquisition-related processes, templates, SOPs and performance metrics. Required Qualifications - Active Secret clearance. - Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition Management, Finance, Contracting or related discipline. - 8+ years supporting federal acquisition, contracting or acquisition-program management. - Demonstrated hands-on experience developing complete DoD or federal acquisition packages. - Demonstrated experience personally developing several of the following: - PWS/SOW - Market Research Report - QASP - IGCE - Acquisition Plan/Strategy - Requirements documentation - IGF Determination - DD Form 254. - Strong working knowledge of FAR and DFARS. - Experience working directly with Government requirements owners, CORs, contracting officers and contract specialists. - Excellent technical-writing and analytical skills. - Ability to manage multiple acquisition packages concurrently. ## Preferred Qualifications - Direct DCSA acquisition experience. - DAWIA certification or comparable federal acquisition/contracting credentials. - Master's degree. - FAC-C, FAC-COR or equivalent DoD acquisition experience. - Experience developing acquisition packages supporting training, professional services or knowledge-based services. - Experience developing workload, cost, schedule and acquisition-performance metrics. - Lean Six Sigma certification. - Experience supporting acquisition organizations in the National Capital Region / Fort Meade / Linthicum market. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. ## About MKS2 Technologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: MKS2 Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides IT, cyber security, and strategic consulting services to federal government agencies and commercial clients. - **Entity Type**: Private (SDVOSB) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States - **Founded**: 2008 - **Founders**: Brendan Mullen ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Defense & Space / Government Services / IT Services - **Target Customers**: B2G (Federal Government – DoD, VA, Army, Navy), commercial clients - **Mission / Purpose**: “Mission, Knowledge, Strategies, and Solutions” – Helping clients define their mission, leverage domain knowledge, formulate strategies, and implement effective solutions. ## Products & Services MKS2 Technologies is a services company, not a product company. Its core offerings are: - **IT Enterprise Solutions**: Design, implementation, sustainment, and management of IT infrastructure for federal agencies. - **Cyber Security Services**: Cyber security support, compliance, and engineering (e.g., PAM, SOAR, SOC/NOC operations). - **Strategic & Management Consulting**: Agile capability-driven approach to solve analytical and operational challenges. - **Instructional Design & Training**: Computer training, professional development, and educational support services. - **Enterprise Application Development**: Custom software development and systems integration. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – USD **$24.9 million** (LinkedIn estimate) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: No external investors; key clients include the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy. In 2023, MKS2 won a **$221 million Army contract** for the Transition Assistance Program. - **Growth Signals**: Named to the **Inc. 5000** list in 2024 (ranked #3,037 overall, #92 in Government Services). However, headcount declined 49% year-over-year to 143 employees, signaling a possible restructuring or shift toward higher-value contracts. ## Competitive Advantages - **SDVOSB Certification**: Provides preferential status in federal contracting. - **Founder’s Military Background**: Founded by a former combat veteran and West Point graduate, the company’s values align with federal mission needs. - **Deep Federal Network**: Long-standing relationships across intelligence, national security, and civilian agencies. - **Agile Methodology**: A capability-driven, rapid-response approach that differentiates it from traditional integrators. ## Strategic Focus - **Current Priorities**: Expanding support for defense and veteran-related programs (e.g., Transition Assistance Program), maintaining key federal contracts, and recruiting cleared technical talent. - **Growth Direction**: Likely to deepen its footprint in cyber security, cloud engineering, and automation (SOAR, Dynatrace) while leveraging its small business status to win set-aside contracts. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Collaborative & Innovative,” with a focus on employee well-being and open communication. The company emphasizes that “the most important asset of any organization is its people.” - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/remote opportunities exist for some roles (e.g., Dynatrace Instrumentation Engineer is remote), but many positions require on-site support at federal locations (e.g., Washington DC, Annapolis Junction, Tucson). Personnel are located in 43+ states plus overseas (Germany, Italy, South Korea). - **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, life) starting the first of the month after hire; bonus programs (signing, time-in-grade, performance); 15+ days of paid time off; educational assistance (class reimbursement, college debt programs, professional development, book buy-back). - **Engineering Culture**: Focus on technical roles like cyber security, systems engineering, and software development. Employees often come from or go to other defense contractors (General Dynamics, Booz Allen, Serco). The company values long-term commitment and professional growth. ## Sources 1. [MKS2 Technologies Website](https://www.mks2.com/) 2. [MKS2 Technologies Careers Page](https://www.mks2.com/careers/) 3. [MKS2 Technologies LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mks2-llc) 4. 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