Remote DoD Defense Acquisition Manager

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Tampa (FL); 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 complex DoD contract execution, subcontract management, and program operations. The role requires strategic liaison with government stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met.

The ideal candidate brings extensive defense acquisition, federal contracting, and program management experience within regulated DoD environments, with a

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and federal contracts.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• 5+ years managing or supporting federal contracts or acquisition programs.
• 3+ years administering contracts in accordance with FAR and DFARS.
• 3+ years of experience managing subcontractors, contract deliverables, and performance requirements.
• Must possess and maintain 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.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

DoD/federal contracts experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

HII Mission Technologies seeks a highly skilled remote Defense Acquisition Manager to lead and oversee complex DoD contract execution, subcontract management, and program operations. The role requires strategic liaison with government stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met.

The ideal candidate brings extensive defense acquisition, federal contracting, and program management experience within regulated DoD environments, with a