Acquisition Development Lead

Pugh Associates

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and 15 years of experience, or Master's degree and 10 years of experience
  • Knowledge of DoD/DON policies and systems engineering processes
  • Proven ability to lead and manage technical teams
  • Strong communication skills, particularly in technical writing and presentations
  • Familiarity with Navy weapon and combat systems

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate communication and provide briefings to senior leadership
  • Analyze and resolve complex systems engineering challenges for Navy-related projects
  • Develop comprehensive technical documents including training materials and reports
  • Coordinate strategic planning and logistical support for new programs
  • Oversee acquisition lead responsibilities for special projects

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth in a specialized field
  • Engagement with senior and flag-level leadership
  • Impact on critical programs within the Department of Defense
  • Team environment that values collaboration and constructive interfacing
  • Gained experience within government and industry partnerships
Full Job Description


Requisition Number: 251
Position: Acquisition Development Lead
Location: Washington, D.C.
Career Level: Senior
Travel Percentage: Type of Position: Full-Time-Contingent
Relocation Available: No
ITAR: US Citizen Required
Security Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance


Description of DutiesThis position on is located in Washington, D.C. Duties include and not limited to the following:
  • Communication and Briefing Skills
  • Experience related to the identification, analysis and resolution of complex systems engineering issues involving Navy weapon and combat systems
  • Experience composing technical documents including training materials, installation guides, configuration management concepts, proposals and reports in accordance with technical documentation guidelines and standards
  • Expertise in strategic planning, coordination, logistics and vast familiarity with senior and flag level support, including new program initiatives
  • Knowledgeable on DoD/DON Policies and Procedures relating to systems engineering process, software development and software management, verification and validation, test and evaluation and Navy combat systems
  • Expertise as Acquisition Lead and technical manager for special projects for senior leadership support

Notes:
  • This Position is contingent upon contract award
  • This is not a telework position
  • You must hold a valid driver's license
  • You must own a reliable motor vehicle

Minimum Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and Fifteen (15) years of relevant engineering experience, OR
  • Master's Degree in a relevant field and Ten (10) years of relevant engineering experience
  • Understanding of the structure and organization of the Sponsor
  • Ability to maintain project schedules, calendars, and tasks in workflow tool suites
  • Ability to coordinate work schedules to accommodate customer needs
  • Ability to individually produce and speak to technical reports
  • Ability to lead and direct a technical team

Other required skills/experience:
  • Your resume/cv accepted by our customer
  • Intimate knowledge of Microsoft Tool suite
  • Strong attention to detail with organizational and problem solving skills
  • Ability to interface constructively with US Government and Industry teammates
  • Self-starter drive and ability to translate, write and speak to technical issues
  • Ability to take direction from several sources and execute seamlessly in a timely fashion
  • Ability to multi-task

Required Skills and Certifications:
  • DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance within 90 days of signing the contingent hire offer letter
  • As a condition of continued employment, you must maintain an active security clearance

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