Senior Defense Acquisition Specialist & Program Lead

ADP, Inc.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Life insurance

AD&D

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated seeks a 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 with DoD directives and supporting mission readiness.

You will craft essential acquisition documentation and briefs, evaluate procedures for risk and compliance, and

Qualifications

• DoD Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain.
• MA or MS degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of DoD acquisition management or program analysis experience.
• Expert knowledge of DoD 5000 series lifecycle and federal procurement regulations.
• Outstanding technical writing and analytical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and finalize complex program milestone documentation ensuring DoD/SECNAV 5000 compliance.
• Architect and manage high-level defense procurement documents: APs, ASRs, PIDs, SOW/PWS, CDRLs, APBAs.
• Evaluate procedures and contractor docs to identify risks and compliance gaps.
• Synthesize program data to author briefs, papers, and official correspondence.
• Represent and analyze insights during program reviews, milestones, and working groups.

Skills

DoD 5000 series knowledge

Technical writing

Program analysis

Education

Master of Arts or Master of Science

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated seeks a 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 with DoD directives and supporting mission readiness.

You will craft essential acquisition documentation and briefs, evaluate procedures for risk and compliance, and