Mid-Level Acquisition Support Specialist

Amentum; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a mid-level Acquisition Support Specialist to provide dedicated contract management support to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for RAM/CIWS programs. The role involves translating requirements into procurement actions and maintaining essential documentation for the program office.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of Navy/DoD acquisition experience, plus familiarity with NAVAIR AMS and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance; travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of Navy/DoD acquisition support experience.
• Experience with NAVAIR AMS Suite and PID packages.
• Proficient in MS Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft applications with strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to obtain SECRET US Government Clearance; US citizenship required.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, review, and processing of acquisition documentation and procurement actions.
• Translate program requirements into executable acquisition products (RFPs, Plans, and Strategies).
• Develop Procurement Requests with AMS including SOWs, contract sections, and CDRLs.
• Develop and monitor Technical Instructions (TI’s).
• Coordinate with Contracting Officer to track milestones and resolve issues.
• Plan and execute Acquisition team meetings and document minutes.
• Coordinate with financial staff to ensure timely funding.

Skills

MS Teams

SharePoint

Microsoft applications

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NAVAIR AMS Suite

Job description

This position is contingent upon the identification of a candidate whose expertise meets our strategic needs, at which point a dedicated, funded opening will be established. We are proactively seeking a standout professional for whom we will finalize a formal role.

Amentum is seeking a mid-level Acquisition Support Specialist to provide dedicated acquisition contract management support to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Munitions PMX-311 Terminal Defense Systems (TDS) (previously PEO IWS 11) Program Office. PAE Munitions PMX-311 is comprised of the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), Directed Energy, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), Gun Weapon Systems (GWS), and the international cooperative Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program with Germany. We are looking for qualified individuals to provide day-to-day support to the Program’s Acquisition Team in the planning, development, execution, and management of contractual actions and documentation for the RAM and CIWS programs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review, and processing of acquisition documentation, generation of correspondence and briefings, coordination of actions and support of program meetings
• Work with program technical staff to translate program requirements into executable acquisition products including Procurement Requests, Acquisition Plans and Acquisition Strategies
• Develop Procurement Requests utilizing the NAVAIR Acquisition Management System (AMS) Suite of tools including development of Statements of Work (SOWs), contract Sections B through L, Security documents and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Develop and monitor execution of Technical Instructions (TI’s)
• Work with the Program Office acquisition staff and Contracting Officer to establish/ track acquisition milestones in the AMS system and to resolve contract development/execution issues
• Plan and execute Acquisition team meetings from agenda and presentation development to recording of minutes and action item tracking through completion
• Work with program financial staff to ensure timely execution of funds through the procurement process

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of acquisition/general management support services experience with Navy/DoW services programs
• Demonstrated experience with NAVAIR AMS Suite of tools and creation of Procurement Initiation Document (PID) packages for approval workflow approval processing
• Proficient in the use of technical applications including excellent written and oral communication skills and proficient in MS Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft application
• Good written communication, organizational skills and the ability to perform detail-oriented work
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.
• Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Contract Management support experience with NAVSEA/PEO services programs
• Experience supporting international customers with required international travel
• Current active US DoD SECRET clearance

Compensation Details

$75,000 - $100,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

08/25/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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