Acquisition Specialist, Journeyman

UIC; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking an Acquisition Specialist, Journeyman to support PMA‑275 for naval aviation programs. The role emphasizes developing acquisition documentation, ensuring compliance with specifications and contract requirements, and participating in briefings and reviews.

The incumbent should have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 3–8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with AMS, NAVAIR PMTs, and the CDRL tool, plus strong communication and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–8 years of experience in acquisition duties.
• Experience with AMS, NAVAIR PMTs and CDRL tools is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of program acquisition documentation (APs, ASR, PID, SOW, funding docs, CDRLs, APBA).
• Assesses procedures for compliance with specs, contracts, and mission requirements.
• Attends and reports on briefs, papers, meetings, and review boards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

AMS knowledge

NAVAIR PMTs

CDRL tool

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

AMS

Job description

Overview

Acquisition Specialist, Journeyman (2026-25702)

Bowhead is excited to announce our return to PMA‑275, supporting the V‑22 Osprey through the newly awarded Program/Project Management Technical Support Services contract. We are rapidly expanding our team to help drive mission readiness, modernization, and disciplined program execution for one of naval aviation’s most versatile platforms. Incumbent PMA‑275 personnel are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of program acquisition documentation such as APs, ASR, PID, SOW, funding documents, CDRLs, and 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.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s (B.A. or B.S.) degree. Allowable Substitutions: Associate’s Degree plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience, or Four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must also have three (3) to eight (8) years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.
• Must be proficient in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).
• Must have experience with NAVAIR and NAVAIR Program Management Teams (PMTs).
• Must have experience with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) tool.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.