DoD Acquisition & PPBE Specialist

ARServices Limited; Fort Belvoir (VA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

ARServices is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to provide A&AS support to DTRA RD Directorate, RD-OP Front Office. This full-time role focuses on PPBE documentation, spend planning, and cost/schedule/performance analysis for RDT&E procurements.

The candidate will liaise with program managers, end users, and government partners to ensure requirements are met and leadership receives accurate contract data. A Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Outstanding writing and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in, or ability to learn, DoD program management and PPBE processes.
• Fluency with Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; strong Excel skills.
• Ability to read contracts, modifications, and contract sections for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support DTRA program managers in PPBE process documentation and planning.
• Develop and manage advanced technology development RDT&E programs and projects.
• Conduct market research to support acquisition strategy checklists.
• Develop program plans, transition strategies, and coordination meetings.
• Interface with end users, performers, and other departments to meet requirements.
• Maintain and track purchase requests and manage the division spend plan.
• Provide real‑time analysis of project cost, schedule, and performance.
• Prepare project documentation and briefings for leadership.

Skills

Outstanding writing

Interpersonal skills

DoD program management experience

PPBE processes knowledge

Excel skills

Contract metadata extraction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Job description

ARServices is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to provide A&AS support to DTRA RD Directorate, RD-OP Front Office. This full-time role focuses on PPBE documentation, spend planning, and cost/schedule/performance analysis for RDT&E procurements.

The candidate will liaise with program managers, end users, and government partners to ensure requirements are met and leadership receives accurate contract data. A Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.