Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is seeking an Acquisition Management Support Speicalist (Level III) to provide acquisition and program management support for Department of Defense programs. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in DoD acquisition frameworks, lifecycle program support, and performance analysis, supporting complex programs across multiple acquisition categories.
Key Responsibilities: - Provide project management and analytical support for DoD acquisition programs across all phases of the program lifecycle
- Support planning and execution of programs within PEO IEW&S and similar organizations
- Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to track program performance and milestones
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, including tracking, reporting, and performance analysis
- Assist in the development and review of acquisition documentation (e.g., Acquisition Plans, Strategies, and related artifacts)
- Ensure adherence to DoD acquisition policies and frameworks, including DoDI 5000.02 and AR 70-1
- Analyze program performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve execution and efficiency
- Support acquisition streamlining initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts
- Provide program reporting and support to leadership and stakeholders
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Business, or a related scientific field
- Minimum of 14 years of experience in acquisition and/or program management
- DAWIA Level III Certification in Program Management (or equivalent certification)
- Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and processes (e.g., DoDI 5000.02, AR 70-1)
- Experience supporting programs across multiple acquisition categories and lifecycle phases
- Demonstrated experience with Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) and Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience supporting PEO IEW&S or similar DoD organizations
- Experience with acquisition reporting systems (e.g., DAMIR or similar tools)
- Master's degree or advanced coursework in a related field
Salary is commensurate with experience. An estimated salary range for this requisition is: $75-112k. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Some of our benefits include: Generous weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
Retirement Planning • 401k Fully Vested with Match
Annual Health and Wellness Allowance • buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
Career Development • Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training
Volunteer Time Off • Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
Charitable Match • ABSC matches an employee's donation to a qualifying charity
Referral Program • We pay for internal and external referrals!
LOV Awards • Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program
Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don't need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program! *ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *
