Chief Contracts & Acquisition Leader

NAVWAR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVWAR is seeking a Contracts Department Head (CCO) at NIWC Pacific in San Diego to lead contracting operations, oversee a multimillion-dollar NWCF budget, and advise senior leaders on acquisition strategies for high-stakes cyber and IT projects.

The role requires deep DoD contracting knowledge, leadership of a diverse procurement team, and the ability to navigate federal regulations to deliver timely, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience at least GS-13/NM-04 level or equivalent in contracting.
• Managing a working capital fund budget.
• Leading a diverse procurement team.
• Advising on acquisition strategies using federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as the Contracts Department Head, Chief of the Contracting Office (CCO), and Command Competition Advocate for NIWC Pacific (PAC).
• You will directly support the research, development, test, evaluation, engineering, and fleet support for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, cyber warfare, and Information Technology initiatives.
• You will counsel and advise senior leadership and technical personnel on contract administration matters, delivering actionable decisions and alternatives.
• You will direct the financial planning and execution of a multimillion-dollar Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) Service Center Budget.
• You will lead a diverse workforce of procurement professionals in a federal purchasing department.
• You will adjudicate final signing determinations on contracting decisions using standard federal regulations and/or alternative agreements, advising senior executives on acquisition strategies.
• You will lead Contracting, Grants, and Cooperative Agreement warrants to review high-complexity, high-dollar-value portfolios for advanced cyber systems, satellite communications, and information warfare projects.
• You will advise supervisors and employees on technical and administrative matters and implement EEO policies to prevent grievances.

Skills

Managing a working capital fund budget

Leading procurement professionals

Advising on acquisition strategies

Job description

NAVWAR is seeking a Contracts Department Head (CCO) at NIWC Pacific in San Diego to lead contracting operations, oversee a multimillion-dollar NWCF budget, and advise senior leaders on acquisition strategies for high-stakes cyber and IT projects.

The role requires deep DoD contracting knowledge, leadership of a diverse procurement team, and the ability to navigate federal regulations to deliver timely, compliant solutions.