Senior DoD Acquisition Specialist – PMA 263 Program

Socket.dev; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Sr. Acquisition Specialist to support FMS/International PMA 263 at Patuxent River, MD. You will develop and route AP/ASR/PID/SOW, manage CDRLs, and coordinate with NAVAIR and procurement groups. The role is hybrid with residency within 50 miles of the office.

The position requires DoD acquisition experience, AMS/SharePoint proficiency, and strong written and verbal communication. You will mentor junior staff and ensure timely contract milestones and documentation compliance.

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree with relevant program management and acquisition background.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and documentation.
• Strong communication and team mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide recommendations regarding program efforts.
• Research procurement methods and assist determining viable paths forward.
• Prepare and route acquisition documents for government review and approvals (AP, ASR, PID, SOW, CDRLs).
• Monitor contracts and track mission objectives.
• Develop and coordinate PIDs in PMT including SOW, Contract sections B–J, CDRLs.
• Facilitate communication between Program Office and Procurement Group.
• Research and tailor DoD documentation (J&A, ACAT, tailoring).
• Maintain PID package status and milestones.
• Provide weekly/monthly updates to Case Managers, IPT Lead and PCO; offer independent assessments.
• Support procurements via technical progress reports, cost/schedule/alternatives.
• Oversee FMS SharePoint libraries and keep records up to date.
• Willingness to mentor junior staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication across levels

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

MA/MS Degree

Tools

AMS tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Sr. Acquisition Specialist to support FMS/International PMA 263 at Patuxent River, MD. You will develop and route AP/ASR/PID/SOW, manage CDRLs, and coordinate with NAVAIR and procurement groups. The role is hybrid with residency within 50 miles of the office.

The position requires DoD acquisition experience, AMS/SharePoint proficiency, and strong written and verbal communication. You will mentor junior staff and ensure timely contract milestones and documentation compliance.