Acquisition Manager, Junior

Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to provide acquisition and program support for a high-visibility DoD program office. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes and the ability to manage a variety of program-related administrative, analytical, and coordination tasks. This role involves support across multiple functional areas including acquisition documentation, internal program inspections, task tracking, and occasional media response coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development, review, and quality control of acquisition documentation
• Perform data gathering, analysis, and evaluation to enhance program and acquisition effectiveness.
• Conduct cost studies, work measurement analyses, and reviews of operational efficiency.
• Provide support during acquisition lifecycle events, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PRR.
• Contribute to the management of technical data, program metrics, and risk strategies.
• Participate in system development processes and help translate requirements documents (CDD, CPD, CONOPS) into acquisition packages such as RFPs.
• Provide administrative and analytical support throughout the pre- and post-award contract phases.
• Maintain acquisition databases and assist with data entry and validation.
• Prepare and support briefings, internal audits, and program review meetings.
• Develop staff summary packages, briefing materials, and decision documentation.
• Support planning and coordination of capability modernization efforts and engagement in HPTs.
• Manage and track actions in the Task Management Tool (TMT) for the program office.
• Support the VC-25B self-inspection program utilizing the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT).
• Assist with coordinating media response efforts as directed by Public Affairs.

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS), four (4) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed.
• OR,
• eight (8) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions
• Minimum of 2 or more years of DOD Acquisition experience with an understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle and policy.
• Familiarity with acquisition documentation and procedures (e.g., AF Form 1067, JCIDS)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with acquisition documentation and data-driven program evaluation.
• Familiarity with automated acquisition and program management tools.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and with senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other common business tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting DoD program offices.
• Familiarity with TMT, MICT, and other DoD-specific systems.
• Background in Public Affairs coordination or communications a plus
• Experience with the VC-25B program or similar high-profile platforms is desirable.