Acquisition Specialist Senior

Socket.dev; Patuxent Highland (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Sr. Acquisition Specialist to support FMS/International PMA 263 at Patuxent River, MD. You will develop and route AP/ASR/PID/SOW, manage CDRLs, and coordinate with NAVAIR and procurement groups. The role is hybrid with residency within 50 miles of the office.

The position requires DoD acquisition experience, AMS/SharePoint proficiency, and strong written and verbal communication. You will mentor junior staff and ensure timely contract milestones and documentation compliance.

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree with relevant program management and acquisition background.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and documentation.
• Strong communication and team mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide recommendations regarding program efforts.
• Research procurement methods and assist determining viable paths forward.
• Prepare and route acquisition documents for government review and approvals (AP, ASR, PID, SOW, CDRLs).
• Monitor contracts and track mission objectives.
• Develop and coordinate PIDs in PMT including SOW, Contract sections B–J, CDRLs.
• Facilitate communication between Program Office and Procurement Group.
• Research and tailor DoD documentation (J&A, ACAT, tailoring).
• Maintain PID package status and milestones.
• Provide weekly/monthly updates to Case Managers, IPT Lead and PCO; offer independent assessments.
• Support procurements via technical progress reports, cost/schedule/alternatives.
• Oversee FMS SharePoint libraries and keep records up to date.
• Willingness to mentor junior staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication across levels

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

MA/MS Degree

Tools

AMS tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

SR. ACQUISITIONS SPECIALIST (PMA 263):

Bowhead seeks a Sr. Acquisition Specialist to support the FMS/International IPT PMA 263 contract located at Patuxent River, MD. The Sr. Acquisition Specialist will provide support in 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).

This position is hybrid but candidates must live within 50 miles of the office.

Responsibilities

• Reviewand provide recommendations regarding program efforts.
• Perform research of alternative procurement methods and assist the Program Office in determining viable paths forward.
• Performthe research, development, review, analysis, revision, routing and tracking of acquisition documentation for Government review and approval to include all DoD documentation, Attestation Statements, Justification and Approvals (J&A), Sources Sought Waivers, Quality Assurance Plans (QASP), P-STRAPs and I-STRAPs.
• Monitorcontracts& track mission objectives to include selection, definition, and documentation.
• Development and coordination of Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs) in the Procurement Management Tool (PMT) to include Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Sections B-J, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and any other items deemed relevant to individual contract execution.
• Facilitate communication of Program requirements to the NAVAIR Procurement Group. Work as an intermediary between Program Office and Procurement Group.
• Performthe research, development, review, analysis, revision, routing and tracking of acquisition documentation for Government review and approval to include all DoD 02 documentation, Executive Orders, Attestation Statements, Justification and Approvals (J&A), Acquisition Category (ACAT) Determination Letters and Tailoring Agreements.
• Maintain status of PID package as it goes through the procurement process while continually monitoring and reporting on set contract milestone.
• Provide weekly updates to Case Managers on team specific contract actions and milestones as well as providing monthly updates to IPT Lead and Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO). Provideindependentassessmentsandrecommendationsforimprovingprogramacquisitionefficiencies.
• Supportprogramprocurementsby providing acquisition support services through the collection of technical progress reports, cost, schedule, alternative and work around procedures provided by the prime contractors.
• Oversee the FMS SharePoint Online (SPO) Contract Library and FMS Document Library to include adding all newly awarded contracts/modifications, Fully Signed LOA’s, and other official documentation. Continually maintain the libraries records and upkeep for information retention and return.
• Willingness to mentor junior level staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MA/MS Degree in addition to ten (8+) years of experience performing duties described in the functional description
• Prior NAVAIR Acquisition and/or Contracts experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Acquisition Management System (AMS) tools
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Solid foundation of the DoD acquisition cycle and associated financials
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

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

Target salary range is between $115,000 - $135,000 commensurate with experience

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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