Senior DoD Acquisition Lead & SME

Systems Products and Solutions, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Products and Solutions, Inc. (SPS) seeks an Acquisition Lead SME to support the U.S. Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program office.

You will guide acquisition planning, contracting support, and milestone execution across the life cycle, working with government leadership, IPTs, and industry partners. Qualifications include extensive DoD acquisition experience (Army preferred), knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and the ability to produce strategic documentation and executive-level

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Acquisition Management, Engineering, Business, Logistics, Finance, or related discipline and 25 years of related experience.
• OR MS/PhD in technical, business, or management area with 20 years of related experience.
• Extensive experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, preferably within the U.S. Army.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and DoD Army acquisition policies and processes.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, strategies, and program management artifacts.
• Experience supporting IPTs within a major defense program.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition planning and execution throughout the acquisition life cycle.
• Advise Government leadership on strategies, policies, and DoD guidance.
• Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation and milestone packages.
• Support program planning with task identification, dependencies, and milestones.
• Coordinate solicitations, contract modifications, and source selections.
• Review CDRL deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Prepare executive briefings and staffing packages for senior leaders.
• Lead IPTs to coordinate acquisition efforts across teams and risk management.

Skills

DoD Acquisition Framework

Acquisition Planning

IPTs

Contracting Support

Executive Briefings

Program Management

Milestone Documentation

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

MS/PhD in technical, business, or management area

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Systems Products and Solutions, Inc. (SPS) seeks an Acquisition Lead SME to support the U.S. Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program office.

You will guide acquisition planning, contracting support, and milestone execution across the life cycle, working with government leadership, IPTs, and industry partners. Qualifications include extensive DoD acquisition experience (Army preferred), knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and the ability to produce strategic documentation and executive-level