Senior Acquisition SME — Coast Guard MRS Program

VLinc Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VLinc is actively seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s MRS aviation program (CG-931). The SME provides full-spectrum lifecycle support—planning, analysis, documentation, and logistics integration—primarily focused on Obtain, Produce/Deploy, and Support phases.

You’ll coordinate across technical teams and government stakeholders to ensure program success. The role requires 10+ years in acquisition, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with USCG processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience supporting acquisition programs, with 6+ years in aviation or defense-related projects.
• Deep familiarity with the USCG acquisition process and relevant DHS directives.
• Experience preparing high-quality acquisition and logistics documentation.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word, and knowledge of USCG tools (TMS, DCARS).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition support activities for the MRS program in compliance with DHS Directive 102-01, COMDTINST M5000.10, and the USCG ALF.
• Prepare documentation in support of Acquisition Decision Events (ADEs) and related follow-on actions as outlined in the ADM.
• Conduct research, analysis, and drafting of key acquisition documents such as APB, RMPs, and ILSPs.
• Support IPTs and WIPTs by coordinating logistics, distributing materials, and documenting meeting minutes and action items.
• Manage program-level data including correspondence tracking, program review schedules, and workflow charts.
• Assist with logistics readiness reviews, affordability assessments, and budget planning.
• Route documents using USCG platforms such as TMS and DCARS.
• Serve as a liaison between government stakeholders, technical teams, and acquisition leadership.

Skills

Acquisition lifecycle

Stakeholder coordination

Documentation drafting

Budget planning

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Systems Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Public Administration

PMP

DAWIA Level III in Program Management

Tools

TMS

DCARS

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

VLinc is actively seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s MRS aviation program (CG-931). The SME provides full-spectrum lifecycle support—planning, analysis, documentation, and logistics integration—primarily focused on Obtain, Produce/Deploy, and Support phases.

You’ll coordinate across technical teams and government stakeholders to ensure program success. The role requires 10+ years in acquisition, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with USCG processes