Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst (Journeyman)

Aviation Systems Engineering Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Veteran-friendly

Thriving culture

Job summary

ASEC is seeking an Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst (Journeyman level) to support Navy acquisition programs through planning, documentation, coordination, and analysis. You will collaborate with government and contractor teams to ensure compliance with policies and align activities with contract and mission requirements.

Requirements include a BA/BS and roughly 3+ years supporting DoD acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Approximately 3+ years supporting DoD acquisition programs.
• Experience with budgets and Navy processes; DoD policy familiarity.
• Government contracting knowledge and acquisition life-cycle exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of Acquisition Plans, ASR, PID, SOWs, CDRLs, and APBA.
• Review procedures for compliance with specifications, contracts, and policies.
• Assist contract and procurement activities, including new actions and modifications.
• Aid in program planning, budgeting, and execution to address lifecycle needs.
• Coordinate activities across multiple projects and functional areas.
• Prepare briefs, point papers, reports, and other program documents.
• Participate in meetings and briefings; provide analysis and follow-up.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Organization skills

Self-directed work style

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Job description

Description

What You'll Do:

As the Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst, Journeyman level, you will support Navy acquisition programs through program planning, documentation, coordination, and analysis. This position works closely with government and contractor teams to support acquisition requirements, ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and help keep program activities aligned with contract and mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and maintenance of program acquisition documentation, including Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Procurement Initiation Documents (PID), Statements of Work (SOW), funding documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Acquisition Program Baseline Agreements (APBA).
• Review program procedures, practices, and documentation to assess compliance with applicable specifications, contracts, policies, and mission requirements.
• Support contract and procurement activities, including new contract actions, contract modifications, and product procurement.
• Assist with program planning, budgeting, and execution to ensure life-cycle support requirements are addressed.
• Coordinate and integrate activities across multiple projects and functional areas.
• Prepare and support briefs, point papers, reports, correspondence, and other program documentation.
• Participate in program meetings, conferences, reviews, and boards and provide analysis, recommendations, and follow-up as needed.
• Coordinate with government, contractor, and cross-functional teams to resolve program issues and support effective decision-making.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels, both orally and in writing.
• Perform other program acquisition and management duties as assigned.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) is required.
• Approximately 3 or more years of experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs, policies, and procedures, or equivalent experience, required.
• Experience with project or program management, including policy implementation, coordination of complex Navy processes, and development or management of project budgets.
• Working knowledge of government contracting and procurement procedures, including new contract actions, contract modifications, and product procurement.
• Warfighting Acquisition University (WarU) Level II/Practitioner certification or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Experience working with government contracts and acquisition life-cycle requirements.
• Experience developing or supporting acquisition strategies, program documentation, budgets, and briefings.

Equally Important:

• Ability to work effectively with government customers, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what's right for the Warfighter-plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.