Acquisition Specialist, Journeyman

Tekla Research, Inc.; Cherry Point (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

401K retirement & matching

Tuition assistance program

11 federal holidays

Job summary

Tekla Research, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman-level professional with 3–10 years of experience to support documentation and process improvements in NAVAIR acquisitions. The role requires knowledge of AMS Suite tools such as spend plan, Navy ERP, and PMT and a BA/BS degree or equivalent substitution.

The candidate will prepare acquisition documentation, assess procedures for compliance, and participate in briefs, meetings, and review boards to support program success.

Qualifications

• Journeyman level requis with a BA/BS degree or equivalent substitution.
• 3 to 10 years of relevant experience performing duties described in the labor category.

Responsibilities

• Supports development of Acquisitions Plans (AP), ASR, PID, SOW, funding documents, CDRLs and APBA.
• Assesses procedures and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements.
• Attends and participates in briefs, reports, meetings, and review boards.

Skills

NAVAIR process knowledge

AMS Suite familiarity

Spend plan tool

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

AMS Suite

Navy ERP

PMT (Procurement Management Tool)

Job description

Must be a US Citizen

Clearance Required:

SECRET

Work Location:

This is an in-person position in either Cherry Point, NC or Patuxent River, MD; however, considerations might be made for the ideal candidate.

Required Education:

Journeyman - BA/BS degree

Allowable substitution for a BA/BS degree:

1. 1. Associate’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing dutiesdescribed in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for aBachelor’s Degree.
2. OR
3. 2. Four (4) years additional work experience performing duties described in thefunctional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Bachelor’sDegree.

Required Experience:

Journeyman - 3 to 10 years of experience performing duties described in the functional description. Demonstrates expertise with NAVAIR acquisition process tools (AMS Suite) such as spend plan tool, Navy ERP, and Procurement Management Tool (PMT)

Functional Description:

Supports the development of program acquisition documentation such as Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Procurement Initiation Document (PID), Statement of Work (SOW), funding documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Acquisition Program Baseline Agreements (APBA). Assess program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements. Attends, participates, supports, analyzes, provides input, develops, prepares and reports on briefs, point papers, reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $70,000-$110,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary. Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements.