Bowhead Support Services

Acquisition Specialist, Journeyman

Bowhead Support Services$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (B.A. or B.S.), with alternatives for additional experience
  • 3-8 years of relevant experience in acquisition duties
  • Proficient in the Acquisition Management System (AMS)
  • Experience with NAVAIR and NAVAIR Program Management Teams (PMTs)
  • Familiarity with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) tool
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Develop program acquisition documents such as APs, ASR, PID, SOW, and funding documents
  • Evaluate program procedures for compliance with specifications and contracts
  • Participate in meetings, analyze, and report on various briefs and point papers
  • Provide input on program documentation and mission requirements
  • Support program execution through disciplined management strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to mission readiness for the V-22 Osprey
  • Working in a team environment with incumbent PMA-275 personnel
  • Growth potential within a rapidly expanding team
  • Contributions to naval aviation's modernization projects
  • Engagement in diverse program management tasks
Full Job Description
Overview
Acquisition Specialist, Journeyman (2026-25702)

Bowhead is excited to announce our return to PMA‑275, supporting the V‑22 Osprey through the newly awarded Program/Project Management Technical Support Services contract. We are rapidly expanding our team to help drive mission readiness, modernization, and disciplined program execution for one of naval aviation’s most versatile platforms. Incumbent PMA‑275 personnel are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities
  • Supports the development of program acquisition documentation such as APs, ASR, PID, SOW, funding documents, CDRLs, and APBA.
  • Assess program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements.
  • Attends, participates, supports, analyzes, provides input, develops, prepares and reports on briefs, point papers, reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards.
Qualifications
  • Must have a Bachelor’s (B.A. or B.S.) degree. Allowable Substitutions: Associate’s Degree plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience, orFour (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Must also have three (3) to eight (8) years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.
  • Must be proficient in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).
  • Must have experience with NAVAIR and NAVAIR Program Management Teams (PMTs).
  • Must have experience with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) tool.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must have strong attention to detail.

 

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

 

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About Bowhead Support Services

Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
Learn more about Bowhead Support Services
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
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