Defense Acquisition Strategist (Federal)

Booz Allen Hamilton; Satellite Beach (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to support pre- and post-award federal contracts. You will liaise with government and defense customers across ACAT I-IV programs, delivering acquisition expertise and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in defense acquisitions, PPBE experience, and DoDI 5000.02 knowledge, with a secret clearance. You will engage leadership and help shape strategies for national defense programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in defense acquisitions or federal contracting.
• Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).
• Knowledge of Defense Acquisition and Adaptive Acquisition Framework: DoDI 5000.02.
• Ability to brief Senior Defense and Acquisition Leaders with minimal oversight.
• Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Economics, Industrial Management or Marketing.
• Practitioner Level or DAU Level II Program Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition expertise on statutory, regulatory, and policy updates affecting programs.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders and deliver acquisition support to munition program offices.
• Assist in pre- and post-award activities for federal contracts and ensure compliance.

Skills

Defense acquisitions experience

PPBE experience

Acquisition knowledge DoDI 5000.02

Brief senior leaders

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Law/Contracts/Economics/Industrial Management or Marketing

DAU Level II Program Management certification

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to support pre- and post-award federal contracts. You will liaise with government and defense customers across ACAT I-IV programs, delivering acquisition expertise and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in defense acquisitions, PPBE experience, and DoDI 5000.02 knowledge, with a secret clearance. You will engage leadership and help shape strategies for national defense programs.