Acquisition Specialist

Overview

We are seeking multiple experienced Acquisition Professionals to support high-visibility DoD/Navy ACAT I programs in the Washington, DC area. These roles will provide direct program management and acquisition support to Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP), with a strong emphasis on shipbuilding and Navy program execution.

Candidates must have recent experience supporting DoD or Navy acquisition programs and possess working knowledge of DoD Instruction 5000.02.

Open Roles May Include:

• Program Manager (Senior) -Program Manager
• Deputy Program Manager / Task 1 Lead-(Senior) -Program Manager
• Business and Financial Manager Task Lead - Financial Management Analyst (Senior)
• Systems Engineering Task Lead - Systems Engineer (Senior)
• Mission Systems Task Lead - Engineering Technician (Senior)
• Production Task Lead (Senior) - Management Analyst
• Test and Evaluation Task Lead - Engineering Technician (Senior)
• Logistics Task Lead-(Senior) - Logistics Analyst
• Baseline Management Task Lead-(Senior) -Management Analyst
• Post Delivery Task Lead (Senior) - Engineering Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and program management support to DoD/Navy ACAT I programs
• Apply knowledge of DoD 5000.02 and Defense Acquisition System policies
• Support milestone documentation, ADM preparation, and program reviews
• Develop and review acquisition strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk plans
• Support oversight and execution of recent DoD/Navy contracts
• Coordinate with PEOs, NAVSEA, OPNAV, and other key stakeholders
• Provide executive-level briefings and decision support materials
• Support shipbuilding lifecycle planning and execution

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting a DoD or Navy ACAT I program
• Recent contracts experience within DoD/Navy environment
• Strong knowledge of DoD 5000.02 acquisition framework
• Experience supporting shipbuilding programs (NAVSEA experience preferred)
• Active Secret Clearance
• Located in or near Washington, DC (or able to commute onsite)