Senior Defense Acquisition & Program Analyst

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Program

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.) seeks an experienced Senior Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst to drive lifecycle acquisition and program management for the H-53 variants at NAS Patuxent River. You will serve as a strategic advisor and primary author for high-visibility milestones, ensuring compliance across DoD pathways and supporting mission readiness.

You will draft and review critical documentation, briefs, and official correspondence, and participate in

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• MA or MS degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of DoD acquisition management or program analysis experience.
• Expert-level mastery of DoD 5000 series lifecycle frameworks and federal procurement regulations.
• Exceptional technical writing capabilities and strong analytical/briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, draft, and finalize complex program milestone documentation compliant with DoD and SECNAV 5000 series directives.
• Architect and manage high-level defense procurement documentation (APs, ASRs, PIDs, SOW/PWS, CDRLs, APBAs).
• Evaluate procedures and contractor docs to identify risks and compliance gaps against mission requirements.
• Synthesize program data to produce executive briefs, technical papers, and NAVAIR correspondence.
• Represent and analyze during program reviews, milestone conferences, and stakeholder groups.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

Advanced technical writing

Defense acquisition knowledge

Program analysis

Executive briefing

Education

MA or MS degree

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.) seeks an experienced Senior Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst to drive lifecycle acquisition and program management for the H-53 variants at NAS Patuxent River. You will serve as a strategic advisor and primary author for high-visibility milestones, ensuring compliance across DoD pathways and supporting mission readiness.

You will draft and review critical documentation, briefs, and official correspondence, and participate in