DoD Acquisition Analyst — Naval Aviation Lifecycle Expert

Adams-Communication-; Naval Air Station Patuxent River (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance, AD&D, short- and long‑

401(k) Program

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ACET, Inc. seeks a Journeyman Acquisition Specialist Analyst to support the F/A-18 variants program at NAS Patuxent River. You will provide lifecycle acquisition and program management support to ensure DoD regulatory compliance and influence mission readiness of naval aviation assets.

You will draft acquisition plans and artifacts, review procedures, and prepare executive briefs while engaging with program boards and stakeholders. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• BA or BS degree from an accredited institution.
• 3 to 10 years of DoD acquisition management or program analysis experience.
• Deep familiarity with the DoD 5000 series lifecycle frameworks and defense procurement processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities and excellent technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and maintain program milestone documentation aligned with DoD and SECNAV 5000 series directives.
• Develop program acquisition artifacts: APs, ASRs, PIDs, PWS, funding documents, CDRLs, APBAs.
• Evaluate procedures against contract specs and mission requirements to identify risks and compliance gaps.
• Prepare, analyze, and deliver executive briefs, point papers, and formal correspondence.
• Participate in program review boards, conferences, and high-level stakeholder meetings.

Skills

DoD acquisition management

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Program analysis

Security clearance

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

ACET, Inc. seeks a Journeyman Acquisition Specialist Analyst to support the F/A-18 variants program at NAS Patuxent River. You will provide lifecycle acquisition and program management support to ensure DoD regulatory compliance and influence mission readiness of naval aviation assets.

You will draft acquisition plans and artifacts, review procedures, and prepare executive briefs while engaging with program boards and stakeholders. US citizenship is required.