KAIROS Inc

Team Lead – KAIROS Acquisition Team, Internal Posting

California, MD (On-site)

*This is an Internal position for KAIROS Employees* We are seeking a driven, people-first Team Lead to guide and grow our Acquisition Team. This role is essential to ensuring strong procurement execution, team accountability, and a positive, high-performing culture. The Team Lead will act as both a tactical leader and strategic partner, working closely with leadership and analysts to support mission success and professional development. Candidate will perform and lead life cycle acquisition support for requirements in the areas of planning, acquisition execution, monitoring and controlling, tracking, and close-out. Application Deadline: March 4th, 2026 Core Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and support team members; provide input on performance and career development Serve as an Acquisitions capability champion, ensuring team readiness, tools, and skills align with evolving needs Support proposal development, including reviewing requirements and contributing to responses Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day tasking and procurement troubleshooting Identify business triggers, anticipate risks, and communicate issues to leadership Approve timesheets and ensure compliance with internal reporting requirements Team Lead Expectations Communication & Transparency: Keep teams aligned, provide leadership updates, and serve as a trusted liaison Accountability & Support: Model ownership, provide timely feedback, and support problem-solving Development & Mentorship: Build confidence, critical thinking, and individual strengths across the team Team Culture: Promote respect, inclusion, collaboration, and recognition; address issues promptly Process & Efficiency: Streamline workflows, create documentation and training, and advocate for improvements Leadership Engagement: Partner with leadership on strategy, capacity, and team wellbeing; proactively flag risks and propose solutions Skills & Qualifications Current Journeyman-level Analyst Leadership, mentorship, or coordination experience preferred Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills Proactive, organized, and invested in team success Meet (preferably exceed) rating from the 2025 Assessment period Strong customer relations, analytical, and documentation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Strong multitasking, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills Excellent written and verbal communication; adaptable to evolving technology ​Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a technical, business, or other related discipline, required. At least three (3) years of acquisitions related experience. Navy ERP experience, desired Clearance: This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance. Compensation: While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $110,000.00. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation. KAIROS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of: Medical Coverage Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer 401K Plan with Employer Matching Annual Discretionary Bonuses Paid Time Off Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Certification reimbursement program Tuition Reimbursement Program Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Rewards and recognition programs Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website, https://www.kairosinc.net/