Program/Operational Acquisition Specialist (contingent 034)

Mssi Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Analyst III for Program/Operational Acquisition Support. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least twenty years of related work or military experience. Responsibilities include developing acquisition strategies, assisting program offices with documentation, and providing expert support on project management. In this position, you will identify deficiencies, review acquisition statuses, and provide strategic recommendations. Remote work is not offered for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twenty (20) years related work/military experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain acquisition strategies and formal documentation.
• Assist in reviewing acquisition documentation and advising the Task Manager.
• Provide SME support on project management and planning activities.
• Identify programmatic deficiencies and make recommendations.
• Assist in identifying and resolving related action items.
• Review acquisition status and integration plans across the PM portfolio.
• Identify overall status of the PoR and provide recommendations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Category: Analyst III

Requisition Number: ANALY001832

Posted: February 20, 2026

Full-Time

Locations

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Location: Huntsville, AL 35805, USA (Remote - No locals)

Title: Program/Operational Acquisition Support

Location: APG, MD

Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• The development, documentation and maintenance of acquisition strategies, strategic plans, and other formal acquisition documentation.
• Assist program offices in reviewing acquisition documentation, and advising the Task Manager on acquisition policy and procedures.
• Provide SME support to Government staff regarding ACAT Milestone Decision project management and planning activities.
• Identify programmatic developmental deficiencies and make recommendations accordingly.
• Assist in identifying and resolving related action items.
• Review the current acquisition status of each PoR and the plan for integration across the PM portfolio (as necessary).
• Identify the overall status of the PoR, as well as any issues or concerns. Provide recommendations as appropriate.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of twenty (20) years related work/military experience is required.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelors or better.

Required: Bachelor's degree and minimum of twenty (20) years related work/military experience is required.

Licenses & Certifications

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