Senior Acquisition Specialist

Summary

Sr. Acquisitions Specialist (PMA 263)Bowhead seeks a Sr. Acquisition Specialist to support the AIR PMO, Robotic and Autonomous Systems (formerly PMA 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.ResponsibilitiesReview 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.QualificationsBS/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 requiredDemonstrated proficiency in Acquisition Management System (AMS) toolsExperience with Microsoft Teams and SharePointSolid foundation of the DoD acquisition cycle and associated financialsIntermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPointAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contactsStrong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a teamPhysical Demands:Must be able to lift up to 20 poundsMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of timeMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodicallyTarget salary range is between $115,000 - $135,000 commensurate with experienceSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Job Description

Sr. Acquisitions Specialist (PMA 263)Bowhead seeks a Sr. Acquisition Specialist to support the AIR PMO, Robotic and Autonomous Systems (formerly PMA 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.ResponsibilitiesReview 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.QualificationsBS/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 requiredDemonstrated proficiency in Acquisition Management System (AMS) toolsExperience with Microsoft Teams and SharePointSolid foundation of the DoD acquisition cycle and associated financialsIntermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPointAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contactsStrong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a teamPhysical Demands:Must be able to lift up to 20 poundsMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of timeMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodicallyTarget salary range is between $115,000 - $135,000 commensurate with experienceSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.