Senior DoD Acquisition Strategist & Program Lead

A. Harold And Associates Llc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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 strategic leadership, risk assessment, and authoritative guidance on complex defense procurement paths. You will author executive briefs, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series directives while supporting mission readiness of naval aviation platforms in a

Qualifications

• Must hold DoD Top Secret with SCI clearance to access military facilities.
• Master of Arts or Master of Science from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of progressive DoD acquisition/ program analysis experience, ideally with naval aviation or MDAP programs.
• Deep knowledge of DoD 5000 series lifecycle frameworks and federal procurement regulations.
• Strong writing, analysis, and brief-building capabilities for high-tempo program offices.

Responsibilities

• Draft and finalize complex program milestone documentation with full DoD compliance.
• Architect and manage Acquisition Plans, ASRs, PIDs, SOW/PWS, funding packages, CDRLs, and APBAs.
• Evaluate procedures and contractor documentation to identify risks and compliance gaps.
• Prepare executive briefs, technical papers, and official NAVAIR correspondence.
• Represent the program during reviews, milestones conferences, and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Top Secret with SCI clearance

DoD acquisition management

Advanced writing & analysis

Program strategy & management

Education

MA/MS degree

Job description

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 strategic leadership, risk assessment, and authoritative guidance on complex defense procurement paths. You will author executive briefs, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series directives while supporting mission readiness of naval aviation platforms in a