Senior Acquisition ManagerContingent upon Customer Approval
Purpose:- Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Senior Acquisition Manager to support the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Program.
- The Senior Acquisition Manager will provide senior-level acquisition management expertise and strategic guidance to the RAM Director, supporting complex Navy acquisition programs and coordinating with U.S. and German program stakeholders.
- This role is in Arlington, VA.
Job Description:- Provide senior-level acquisition management support to the RAM Director throughout all phases of the DoD 5000 acquisition lifecycle.
- Develop and execute acquisition plans, acquisition strategies, supporting documentation, and milestone review packages.
- Prepare and deliver acquisition strategy briefings and presentations to senior program leadership and stakeholders.
- Lead and coordinate the RAM acquisition team to ensure program objectives, acquisition milestones, and deliverables are met.
- Provide expert guidance on NAVSEA and Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) acquisition processes, policies, and requirements.
- Collaborate with U.S. and German RAM program teams to ensure alignment of acquisition strategies, priorities, and program objectives.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership, government stakeholders, and international program partners.
- Identify acquisition risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and support program decision-making.
- Ensure acquisition activities comply with applicable Department of Defense and Department of the Navy regulations and policies.
Qualifications:- Must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 15 years of experience in defense acquisition management.
- Must have recent and relevant experience supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs, specifically within NAVSEA and/or Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS).
- Must have extensive knowledge of DoD 5000 acquisition processes, policies, and procedures.
- Must have demonstrated experience developing acquisition plans, strategies, documentation, and milestone review packages.
- Must have experience leading acquisition teams and coordinating with senior government and program leadership.
- Must possess strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Desired Qualifications:- Master's degree in a relevant field, preferred.
- 30 or more years of acquisition management experience, preferred.
- Extensive recent experience supporting NAVSEA/IWS acquisition programs and processes, preferred.
- Experience supporting Navy missile systems, weapons systems, or international cooperative acquisition programs, preferred.
- Experience working with international program partners, particularly German defense organizations, preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex acquisition efforts with minimal oversight, preferred.
Security Requirements:- Must have an Active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain it.
Travel Requirements:- Minimal travel-less than 10%
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )
Physical Requirements:- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
- Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
Pre-Employment Requirements:Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay Range: $190,000 - $192,100 per year
