Remote DoD Acquisition Manager

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; United States; Remote; USD 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a highly skilled remote Defense Acquisition Manager to lead and oversee a complex DoD contract, ensuring acquisition activity execution, contract lifecycle management, and subcontract coordination. This role operates as a strategic liaison among government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met.

The ideal candidate has extensive defense acquisition and federal contracting experience, with strong leadership,

Qualifications

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
• Significant experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs, federal contracts, and program execution activities.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with government customers, executives, technical teams, and contractor personnel.
• 5+ years managing or supporting federal contracts, task orders, or acquisition programs within a DoD or federal government environment.
• 3+ years of experience administering contracts in accordance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• 3+ years of experience managing subcontractors, contract deliverables, and performance requirements.
• Experience supporting program financial management, budget tracking, forecasting, and contract reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with government stakeholders.
• Clearance: Must be able to possess and maintain a miniumn of a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of DoD contracts, task orders, and acquisition activities.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including contract administration, modifications, compliance, and closeout activities.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, onboarding, deliverables, invoicing, and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate acquisition planning, procurement actions, and resource management efforts.
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and performance metrics; support financial reporting, forecasting, and budget execution.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, program documentation, governance processes, and standardized templates.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Security, Procurement, and Program Management teams to support mission execution.
• Interface with government customers, internal stakeholders, and subcontractors to ensure program alignment and compliance.
• Identify program risks and support implementation of mitigation strategies and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, security requirements, and organizational policies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HII Mission Technologies seeks a highly skilled remote Defense Acquisition Manager to lead and oversee a complex DoD contract, ensuring acquisition activity execution, contract lifecycle management, and subcontract coordination. This role operates as a strategic liaison among government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met.

The ideal candidate has extensive defense acquisition and federal contracting experience, with strong leadership,