Senior Acquisition Manager (Job ID: 4687)

Valkyrie Enterprises; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/dental/vision options

401k with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Descripción de la vacante

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Senior Acquisition Manager to provide senior-level acquisition management expertise for the RAM Program in Arlington, VA. The role involves supporting complex Navy programs and coordinating with U.S. and German stakeholders.

You will develop and execute strategies, documentation, and milestone packages while guiding acquisition teams and ensuring policy compliance. Requires DoD 5000 experience and leadership.

Formación

• Requires bachelor's degree and 15+ years in defense acquisition management.
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs (NAVSEA/IWS).
• Strong knowledge of DoD 5000 acquisition processes, policies and procedures.
• Experience leading acquisition teams and coordinating with senior government leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Provide senior-level acquisition management support to the RAM Director through all phases of the DoD 5000 lifecycle.
• Develop and execute acquisition plans and milestone review packages.
• Prepare and deliver acquisition strategy briefings to senior leadership.
• Lead and coordinate RAM acquisition team to meet objectives and milestones.
• Collaborate with U.S. and German RAM program teams to align strategies and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/DON regulations and policies.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

• Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Senior Acquisition Manager to support the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Program.
• The Senior Acquisition Manager will provide senior-level acquisition management expertise and strategic guidance to the RAM Director, supporting complex Navy acquisition programs and coordinating with U.S. and German program stakeholders.
• This role is in Arlington, VA.

Job Description:

• Provide senior-level acquisition management support to the RAM Director throughout all phases of the DoD 5000 acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop and execute acquisition plans, acquisition strategies, supporting documentation, and milestone review packages.
• Prepare and deliver acquisition strategy briefings and presentations to senior program leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate the RAM acquisition team to ensure program objectives, acquisition milestones, and deliverables are met.
• Provide expert guidance on NAVSEA and Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) acquisition processes, policies, and requirements.
• Collaborate with U.S. and German RAM program teams to ensure alignment of acquisition strategies, priorities, and program objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership, government stakeholders, and international program partners.
• Identify acquisition risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and support program decision-making.
• Ensure acquisition activities comply with applicable Department of Defense and Department of the Navy regulations and policies.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 15 years of experience in defense acquisition management.
• Must have recent and relevant experience supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs, specifically within NAVSEA and/or Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS).
• Must have extensive knowledge of DoD 5000 acquisition processes, policies, and procedures.
• Must have demonstrated experience developing acquisition plans, strategies, documentation, and milestone review packages.
• Must have experience leading acquisition teams and coordinating with senior government and program leadership.
• Must possess strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field, preferred.
• 30 or more years of acquisition management experience, preferred.
• Extensive recent experience supporting NAVSEA/IWS acquisition programs and processes, preferred.
• Experience supporting Navy missile systems, weapons systems, or international cooperative acquisition programs, preferred.
• Experience working with international program partners, particularly German defense organizations, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex acquisition efforts with minimal oversight, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain it.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel-less than 10%
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).