Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree
10+ years of experience in similar roles
5 years supporting Naval aviation or DoD aviation acquisition programs including ACAT documentation
Active Secret security clearance
Strong communication skills for professional documentation and correspondence
Responsibilities
Support development and coordination of acquisition documentation
Draft and maintain various program acquisition documents
Review procedures for alignment with contract and mission requirements
Prepare materials for program reviews and government meetings
Analyze program documents and provide recommendations for improvement
Coordinate with multiple stakeholders for acquisition execution
Track documentation status and related approvals
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with government and military stakeholders
Opportunities for professional growth within defense acquisition
Engagement with cross-functional teams in aviation acquisition programs
Full Job Description
*This role supports contingent workforce initiatives and related staffing efforts.
Primary Responsibilities
Support the development, review, and coordination of acquisition and milestone-related documentation.
Draft, update, and maintain program acquisition documents such as acquisition plans, acquisition strategy reports, procurement initiation documentation, performance work statements, funding documents, CDRLs, and baseline documentation.
Review program procedures, practices, and documentation for alignment with contract requirements, mission needs, and applicable acquisition guidance.
Support preparation for program reviews, milestone events, review boards, conferences, and recurring government meetings.
Develop briefs, point papers, reports, correspondence, meeting materials, and action-item responses for government review.
Analyze program documentation and provide recommendations to improve clarity, completeness, compliance, and traceability.
Coordinate with technical, contracting, financial, logistics, and program management stakeholders to support acquisition execution.
Track documentation status, suspense dates, data calls, and required approvals.
Support acquisition planning activities across the program lifecycle, including requirements definition, contract planning, and execution support.
Participate in meetings and working groups and provide clear notes, inputs, and follow-up actions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience or Master's Degree
Over 10 years of experience performing duties similar to the functional description.
5 years of experience supporting Naval aviation or comparable DoD aviation acquisition programs, including ACAT acquisition milestone documentation.
Active Secret security clearance.
Ability to work effectively with government, military, and contractor stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare professional briefs, reports, and correspondence.
Education Substitution
Associate's degree plus four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a master's degree.
Six additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a master's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting ACAT programs or major defense acquisition programs.
Familiarity with DoD 5000-series and SECNAV acquisition guidance.
Experience preparing acquisition documentation for aircraft, weapons, mission systems, or aviation support programs.
Work Environment
This position supports a Department of War aviation acquisition program and may require on-site support at a government or contractor facility.
The role requires frequent coordination with government customers, contractor teammates, and cross-functional technical and business teams.
Work products may include program documentation, briefings, reports, schedules, financial inputs, action item trackers, and meeting support materials.
