Senior Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst

A.-Harold-and-Associates,-LL; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A. Harold + Associates, LLC seeks a Senior Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst to drive lifecycle acquisition and program management for the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, an MA/MS, and 10+ years of DoD acquisition experience, with expert DoD 5000 guidance and top-tier writing and analytical skills in a high-tempo Navy program office.

Qualifications

• DoD Top Secret with SCI clearance required.
• MA or MS from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of DoD acquisition management or program analysis experience.
• Expert knowledge of DoD 5000 series lifecycle and federal procurement.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills for executive briefs.

Responsibilities

• Draft, finalize, and defend complex program milestone documentation per DoD/SECNAV 5000 directives.
• Develop Acquisition Plans, ASRs, PIDs, SOWs/PWS, funding packages, CDRLs, and APBAs.
• Evaluate procedures and contractor docs to identify risks and compliance gaps.
• Synthesize program data to produce executive briefs, papers, and NAVAIR correspondence.
• Represent the program in formal reviews, milestone conferences, and working groups.

Skills

Security clearance

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Senior Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst to drive lifecycle acquisition and program management efforts for the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this senior role, you will serve as a strategic advisor and primary author for high-visibility program milestones.

You will ensure total compliance across complex defense acquisition pathways while providing critical decision support that directly impacts the heavy-lift mission readiness of naval aviation platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee, draft, and finalize complex program milestone documentation, ensuring absolute compliance with DoD and SECNAV 5000 series directives.
• Architect and manage high-level defense procurement documentation, including Acquisition Plans (APs), Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASRs), Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs), Statements of Work / Performance Work Statements (SOW/PWS), complex funding packages, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Acquisition Program Baseline Agreements (APBAs).
• Critically evaluate organizational procedures, operational philosophies, and contractor documentation against strict contract specifications and strategic mission requirements to identify risks and compliance gaps.
• Synthesize dense program data to author, review, and deliver executive-grade briefs, technical point papers, and official NAVAIR correspondence.
• Serve as a primary representative and analyst during formal program review boards, milestone conferences, and stakeholder working groups.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret with SCI Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree from an accredited institution.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in DoD acquisition management or program analysis performing the functional duties described above, ideally supporting naval aviation (NAVAIR) or Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs).
• Expert-level mastery of the DoD 5000 series lifecycle frameworks, defense acquisition pathways, and federal procurement regulations.
• Exceptional technical writing capabilities, advanced analytical problem-solving, and the professional presence required to guide deliverables in a high-tempo military program office environment.

Export Control Requirements

A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides defense-related products and services that may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Certain positions may require access to ITAR-controlled information and, where applicable, candidates must meet applicable U.S. export control requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law, including completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify, as applicable.

A. Harold + Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status.

Applicants Requiring Assistance

A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [phone].