Senior Maritime Acquisition Lead - SOF & Prototyping Expert

Mtsi Va; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mtsi Va seeks a seasoned Acquisition Strategy & Lifecycle Execution advisor to support PEO-Maritime across surface, undersea, and autonomous programs. You will tailor acquisition pathways, ensure compliance, draft solicitation packages, and brief senior leaders on milestone decisions within USSOCOM and OSD.

Responsibilities include guiding rapid prototyping (Section 804), selecting contracting strategies (OTAs, BAAs, CSOs), and coordinating DT&E/OT&E while aligning safety, SUBSAFE, and naval

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, systems management, acquisition, or related discipline.
• Master's degree highly preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive defense acquisition program management, systems engineering, or technical advisory roles.
• Maritime domain experience with CCM, CCH, CCA, SWCS, DCS, or DDS.
• Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility; US citizenship.
• DAWIA Level III or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support to PEO-Maritime PMs across surface, undersea, and autonomous program offices.
• Assist in preparing for milestone decisions, program reviews, and senior-level briefings.
• Advise on contracting strategies using FAR vehicles and non-traditional pathways (OTAs, BAAs, CSOs).
• Draft solicitation packages, source selection plans, and evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate DT&E/OT&E frameworks; ensure safety certifications (NAVSEA System Safety, SUBSAFE).
• Support transition planning from rapid prototyping to fielding and sustainment.

Skills

Acquisition strategy

DoD program management

Systems engineering

SOF familiarity

Security clearance

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering / related)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Mtsi Va seeks a seasoned Acquisition Strategy & Lifecycle Execution advisor to support PEO-Maritime across surface, undersea, and autonomous programs. You will tailor acquisition pathways, ensure compliance, draft solicitation packages, and brief senior leaders on milestone decisions within USSOCOM and OSD.

Responsibilities include guiding rapid prototyping (Section 804), selecting contracting strategies (OTAs, BAAs, CSOs), and coordinating DT&E/OT&E while aligning safety, SUBSAFE, and naval