STINGRAI Remote Defense Acquisition Manager

HII Unmanned Systems; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a highly skilled remote Defense Acquisition Manager to lead the execution and management of a complex DoD contract. You will oversee acquisition activities, contract administration, subcontract management, and program performance to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

The ideal candidate brings extensive defense acquisition, federal contracting, and program management experience within regulated DoD environments, with a strong track record in

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs, federal contracts, and program execution activities.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with government customers, executives, technical teams, and contractor personnel.
• 5+ years managing or supporting federal contracts, task orders, or acquisition programs within a DoD or federal government environment.
• 3+ years of experience administering contracts in accordance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• 3+ years of experience managing subcontractors, contract deliverables, and performance requirements.
• Experience supporting program financial management, budget tracking, forecasting, and contract reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams and coordinating with government stakeholders.
• Clearance: Must be able to possess and maintain a minimum of a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of DoD contracts, task orders, and acquisition activities.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including contract administration, modifications, compliance, and closeout activities.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, onboarding, deliverables, invoicing, and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate acquisition planning, procurement actions, and resource management efforts.
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and performance metrics; support financial reporting, forecasting, and budget execution.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, program documentation, governance processes, and standardized templates.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Security, Procurement, and Program Management teams to support mission execution.
• Interface with government customers, internal stakeholders, and subcontractors to ensure program alignment and compliance.
• Identify program risks and support implementation of mitigation strategies and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, security requirements, and organizational policies.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract lifecycle

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Location: Tampa, FL, Remote, United States

Requisition Number:31066

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$126,363.00-$170,000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:ManagementHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision‑making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership at HII - Mission TechnologiesHII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross‑functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a highly skilled remote Defense Acquisition Manager to support the execution and management of a complex Department of Defense (DoD) contract. The selected candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight of acquisition activities, contract execution, subcontract management, program operations, financial performance, and compliance initiatives. This role serves as a critical liaison among government stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal functional organizations to ensure successful mission execution, regulatory compliance, and achievement of cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in defense acquisition, federal contracting, program management, and contract lifecycle administration within highly regulated DoD environments.

• Manage day-to-day execution of DoD contracts, task orders, and acquisition activities.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including contract administration, modifications, compliance, and closeout activities.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, onboarding, deliverables, invoicing, and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate acquisition planning, procurement actions, and resource management efforts.
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and performance metrics; support financial reporting, forecasting, and budget execution.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, program documentation, governance processes, and standardized templates.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Security, Procurement, and Program Management teams to support mission execution.
• Interface with government customers, internal stakeholders, and subcontractors to ensure program alignment and compliance.
• Identify program risks and support implementation of mitigation strategies and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, security requirements, and organizational policies.

What We Are Looking For

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
• Significant experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs, federal contracts, and program execution activities.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with government customers, executives, technical teams, and contractor personnel.
• 5+ years managing or supporting federal contracts, task orders, or acquisition programs within a DoD or federal government environment.
• 3+ years of experience administering contracts in accordance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• 3+ years of experience managing subcontractors, contract deliverables, and performance requirements.
• Experience supporting program financial management, budget tracking, forecasting, and contract reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams and coordinating with government stakeholders.
• Clearance: Must be able to possess and maintain a miniumn of a Secret clearance.

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