Senior-Level Acquistion Manager Job Arlington Virginia USA,Business

We are seeking a qualified Senior-Level Acquisition Manager in Arlington, VA
. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work situations. This is a 100% on-site, in-office position.

Position

Description:

The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Contracts Management Analyst for a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition Support contract.

MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE
Responsibilities and Duties:

Lead program acquisition support operations and supervise multidisciplinary contractor staff supporting program management, engineering, and acquisition tasks for Navy weapon systems program offices
.
Develop, update, and manage statutory and programmatic acquisition documentation in accordance with DoD 5000 series requirements
, including Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategies (AS), and Acquisition Program Baselines (APB).
Formulate, review, and process comprehensive Procurement Request (PR) packages
, including Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN), DD-254s, and applicable FAR/DFARS contractual sections.
Manage acquisition, contract management, and co-production requirements for multinational programs, such as NATO Cooperative Projects and international partner agreements
.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings
, milestone decision packages, and production presentations for Flag-level leadership, Milestone Decision Reviews, and International Steering Committees.
Track procurement milestones and facilitate regular acquisition status reviews across program leadership
, contracting commands (e.g., NAVSEA/SEA
02), and domestic and foreign industry partners.
Conduct comparative regulatory analyses between U.S. and foreign procurement frameworks to recommend specialized contract provisions and support sole-source or competitive contract negotiations.
Coordinate cross-functional project activities spanning technical design, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), schedule milestones, and financial planning to align contract actions with program baseline goals
.

Required

Qualifications and Skills:

30 years’ experience with government acquisition
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Policy, Finance, Technical, or related discipline
Mandatory
:
An active SECRET clearance

Desired

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Business, Policy, Finance, Technical, or related discipline
Direct experience as a contracts or program analyst with NAVSEA or PEO IWS program offices.
DoD Acquisition Lifecycle & Documentation: Expert-level mastery of the DoD 5000 series framework, milestone decision processes (Milestone B/C/FRP), and the drafting of APs, ASs, and APBs for major defense systems.
Defense Contracting & FAR/DFARS Compliance: Deep practical experience authoring procurement packages (SOW, CDRL, CLIN, DD-254) and navigating FAR/DFARS regulations, contract modifications, and standard procurement systems (e.g., SPS/PD2).
Multinational Cooperative & Co-Production

Experience:

Proven expertise managing acquisition and contract processes within NATO Cooperative Projects, international co-production environments (e.g., U.S./partner nation efforts), or Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
Executive Communication & Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, align technical/financial/logistical stakeholders, and prepare Flag-level, executive steering committee, and Navy leadership presentations.

Travel Requirements:

Limited travel requirements (