Senior Acquisition Portfolio Lead - Robotics & AI

VISTA Technology Services; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Contracts Portfolio Lead to support NAVSEA.

This hybrid role is onsite 3 days per week in Arlington, VA, providing senior acquisition, contracting, and portfolio management guidance to government leadership on robotics, autonomous systems, AI, and related tech initiatives. You will oversee contract portfolios, development of roadmaps, and executive briefing materials while coordinating with multiple program offices and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition Management, Contracts Management, Finance, Engineering, Program Management, or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience supporting federal acquisitions, government contracting, acquisition program management, or procurement operations
• 5+ years supporting DoD acquisition programs
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoD acquisition policies and procedures, contract lifecycle management, acquisition planning, procurement processes, and budget execution
• Experience with OTA, CSO, and rapid acquisition methodologies
• Experience supporting government acquisition organizations and contracting activities
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive briefing skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and contract portfolio management support across research and development, prototyping, production, and sustainment efforts
• Monitor portfolio performance, acquisition milestones, funding execution, procurement actions, contract status, and program risks
• Develop and maintain acquisition roadmaps, procurement forecasts, dashboards, reports, and executive‑level briefing materials
• Analyze acquisition, contracting, financial, and schedule data to identify risks, trends, opportunities, and recommendations for government leadership
• Support acquisition planning activities, including market research, acquisition strategies, procurement package development, statements of work, performance work statements, and independent government cost estimates

Skills

Acquisition Management

DoD Contracting

FAR/DFARS Knowledge

OTA/CSO Experience

Government Acquisition

Analytical Skills

Executive Briefing

MS Office 365

DoD Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Acquisition Management/Contracts/Finance/Engineering/Program Management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Contracts Portfolio Lead to support NAVSEA.

This hybrid role is onsite 3 days per week in Arlington, VA, providing senior acquisition, contracting, and portfolio management guidance to government leadership on robotics, autonomous systems, AI, and related tech initiatives. You will oversee contract portfolios, development of roadmaps, and executive briefing materials while coordinating with multiple program offices and stakeholders.