Principal Acquisition Lead – Navy Ship Systems

VISTA Technology Services Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Employer 401(k) matching

Job summary

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. in the DMV Area seeks Principal Acquisition Analysts/Program Leads to support a NAVSEA MDAP. This role is contingent upon contract award and requires active DoD security clearance.

You will lead acquisition management, tracking of GFE/CFE, schedule/cost/performance analysis, and briefing senior leadership to ensure program success across government and industry partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program/project management experience in DoD/Navy acquisition.
• Understanding of Navy/defense acquisition policies, processes, equipment integration, and program life-cycle support.
• Experience delivering GFE and CFE and combat systems for new construction and sustainment programs.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders across geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing formal reports and briefings for senior government officials.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and program support to a NAVSEA Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
• Lead and oversee acquisition management activities related to delivery, integration, and tracking of GFE and CFE for Navy ship platforms and systems.
• Monitor and report on equipment delivery status, identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support program planning, documentation, milestone preparation, and stakeholder coordination across government and industry partners.
• Analyze schedules, cost estimates, and performance data to ensure alignment with program goals.

Skills

Program management

DoD/Navy acquisition

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering / business / related field)

DAWIA certification in program management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Program tracking tools

Job description

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. in the DMV Area seeks Principal Acquisition Analysts/Program Leads to support a NAVSEA MDAP. This role is contingent upon contract award and requires active DoD security clearance.

You will lead acquisition management, tracking of GFE/CFE, schedule/cost/performance analysis, and briefing senior leadership to ensure program success across government and industry partners.