Sr. Acquisition Specialist

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Patuxent Highland (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Sr. Acquisition Specialist to support the AIR PMO, Robotic and Autonomous Systems contract (PMA 263) at Patuxent River, MD.

You will develop APs, ASRs, PID, SOW, CDRLs and APBA, coordinating with DoD and government reviewers. The role is hybrid with a 50‑mile radius requirement; requires 8+ years in DoD acquisition, DoD/NAVAIR experience, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in relevant field; 8+ years of experience; Master’s preferred or equivalent
• Demonstrated proficiency with DoD acquisition processes and AMS tools

Responsibilities

• Review and provide recommendations on program efforts.
• Research alternative procurement methods and viable paths forward.
• Prepare and route acquisition documentation (SOW, PID, B- J sections, CDRLs).
• Monitor contracts and track mission objectives; support procurement milestones.
• Coordinate PID packages in PMT and liaise between Program Office and Procurement Group.
• Maintain PID status through procurement and provide updates.
• Mentor junior staff and support program procurements.

Skills

DoD Acquisition

AMS Tools

MS Teams

SharePoint

MS Office

PMT

Communication

Education

BS/BA in relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Experience in lieu of education

Tools

Procurement Management Tool (PMT)

AMS tools

Job description

SR. ACQUISITIONS SPECIALIST (PMA 263):

Bowhead seeks a Sr. Acquisition Specialist to support theAIR PMO, Robotic and Autonomous Systems (formerlyPMA 263) contract located at Patuxent River, MD. The Sr. Acquisition Specialist will provide support in the development of program acquisition documentation such as Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Procurement Initiation Document (PID), Statement of Work (SOW), funding documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Acquisition Program Baseline Agreements (APBA).

This position is hybrid but candidates must live within 50 miles of the office.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide recommendations regarding program efforts.
• Perform research of alternative procurement methods and assist the Program Office in determining viable paths forward.
• Perform the research, development, review, analysis, revision, routing and tracking of acquisition documentation for Government review and approval to include all DoD documentation, Attestation Statements, Justification and Approvals (J&A), Sources Sought Waivers, Quality Assurance Plans (QASP), P-STRAPs and I-STRAPs.
• Monitor contracts & track mission objectives to include selection, definition, and documentation.
• Development and coordination of Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs) in the Procurement Management Tool (PMT) to include Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Sections B-J, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and any other items deemed relevant to individual contract execution.
• Facilitate communication of Program requirements to the NAVAIR Procurement Group. Work as an intermediary between Program Office and Procurement Group.
• Perform the research, development, review, analysis, revision, routing and tracking of acquisition documentation for Government review and approval to include all DoD 02 documentation, Executive Orders, Attestation Statements, Justification and Approvals (J&A), Acquisition Category (ACAT) Determination Letters and Tailoring Agreements.
• Maintain status of PID package as it goes through the procurement process while continually monitoring and reporting on set contract milestone.
• Support program procurements by providing acquisition support services through the collection of technical progress reports, cost, schedule, alternative and work around procedures provided by the prime contractors.
• Willingness to mentor junior level staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in relevant field in addition to eight (8+) years of experience. Master's degree preferred. Experience in lieu of education is considered.
• Prior NAVAIR Acquisition and/or Contracts experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Acquisition Management System (AMS) tools
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Solid foundation of the DoD acquisition cycle and associated financials
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary range is between $115,000 - $135,000 commensurate with experience

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non‑DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre‑employment criminal background history check. All post‑secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in‑house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401k retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part‑time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

ID 2026-26192

Category Acquisition/Inventory/Purchasing Support

Location : Location US-MD-Patuxent River

Min USD $115,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%