Acquisition Specialist

• Lead the development of key acquisition strategy documents such as program roadmaps, 101 briefs and funding strategy slides, authoring and maintaining investment-related products (i.e. Program Health Assessment (PHA) Questionnaire, Business Case, funding strategy, and Investment Evaluation Strategy documents).
• Support Risk Review Boards and governance forums by providing actionable insights and mitigation strategies. Incorporate risk, cost, and resource demand considerations into schedules to support program decision-making.
• Proactively refine internal methodologies and project management frameworks to streamline execution and ensure scalable delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Analyze acquisition documentation to inform future planning, mitigate risk, and streamline modernization pathways.
• Oversee execution tracking across multiple workstreams using structured Kanban systems, improving accountability and delivery performance.
• Develop and deliver executive-level acquisition briefings; translating complex program data into decision-ready products.
• Strengthen governance processes by standardizing acquisition documentation, milestone tracking, and approval workflows.
• Support enterprise decision-making through strategic recommendations to PMO leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across acquisition, requirements, finance, and technical teams to ensure delivery of modernization milestones.
• Ensure continuity of operations by supporting transition planning, SOP development, and knowledge management across the PMO.
• Design and implement PMO organizational structures, RACI matrices, and coordination frameworks to improve accountability and efficiency.
• Facilitate executive briefings, portfolio reviews, and governance forums, ensuring leadership has clear visibility into risks, status, and decisions.
• Strengthen financial governance by standardizing processes for funds certification, LCCE review, and investment tracking.

• 10+ years of acquisition program management and master scheduling for large government programs in support of large IT/complex government programs.
• Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or related field is preferred.
• Proficiency with utilizing scheduling tools including: MS Project, Milestones Professional (Kidasa), RiskyProject, and Steelray
• Excellent communication, business development and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using project management tools (MS Excel, Kanban, MS Project, JIRA, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional environment.
• Be a U.S. citizen able to pass a background investigation by the client agency. DHS clearance with CBP, or DoD Top-Secret preferred.

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) contribution
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Life & Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development 
• Work-life balance