Acquisition Management Specialist, Lead

Job Number: R0237942 Acquisition Management Specialist, Lead The Opportunity As an acquisition management professional, you understand how critical both sides of the acquisition and contracts lifecycle are to your client's mission. We're seeking a senior Acquisition Management Specialist to support the Navy client by leading acquisition efforts, coordinating pre- and postwar actions, and strengthening the processes that directly support Fleet readiness. In this role, you will support federal contracting activities, enhance acquisition planning, and ensure high-quality execution across all lifecycle phases. You will guide the development of RFPs, shape requirements, coordinate Statements of Work (SOWs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs), and oversee procurement request documentation. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition policies, best practices, and program goals. You will collaborate across logistics, engineering, finance, and program management teams to ensure acquisition strategies are accurate, defensible, and actionable. This role also provides the opportunity to evaluate program readiness, acquisition health, and alignment with cost, schedule, and technical baselines. You will help coordinate documentation, develop program briefs, ensure compliance with governance requirements, and support the decision-making processes that move the program forwar. This position is located in Washington, DC. What You'll Work On: Provide daily acquisition and contracting support to program managers and leadership. Develop and manage procurement request packages, SOWs, SOOs, IGCEs, milestone documentation, and full RFP artifacts. Support both pre- and postwar activities, including evaluation coordination and contract execution tracking. Lead working groups, IPTs, strategy sessions, and acquisition coordination meetings. Conduct analysis, extract operational data, and brief recommendations to senior stakeholders. Track and implement statutory, regulatory, and policy updates that impact program success. Prepare materials and coordinate activities for acquisition governance forums. Maintain secure and compliant management of sensitive acquisition materials. Perform additional duties in support of the client's mission. You Have: 10+ years of experience in defense acquisition, contracting, or Navy program office support. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DoD acquisition lifecycle policies. Knowledge of requirements development and procurement documentation. Ability to lead acquisition planning and execution in a dynamic environment. Ability to prepare high-quality acquisition packages and brief senior leaders. Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary technical, logistics, financial, and PM teams. Secret clearance. Bachelor's degree. Nice If You Have: Experience supporting PMS 420, NAVSEA, PEO USC, or other SYSCOM program offices. Experience leading teams or cross-functional working groups. Knowledge of Navy modernization, Mission Module acquisition, or surface ship program processes. Ability to mentor junior analysts and manage multiple acquisition workstreams. Top Secret clearance. Master's degree. PMP, CDFM, DAWIA Program Management, Contracting, or Business FM, or similar certification. Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Compensation Salary range: $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology