Senior Acquisition Specialist/Management AnalystThis position is awaiting contract award.We are seeking an experienced
Senior Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst to drive lifecycle acquisition and program management efforts for the H-53 variants program at
NAS Patuxent River.In this senior role, you will serve as a strategic advisor and primary author for high-visibility program milestones.
You will ensure total compliance across complex defense acquisition pathways while providing critical decision support that directly impacts the heavy-lift mission readiness of naval aviation platforms.
Responsibilities:- Oversee, draft, and finalize complex program milestone documentation, ensuring absolute compliance with DoD and SECNAV 5000 series directives.
- Architect and manage high-level defense procurement documentation, including Acquisition Plans (APs), Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASRs), Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs), Statements of Work / Performance Work Statements (SOW/PWS), complex funding packages, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Acquisition Program Baseline Agreements (APBAs).
- Critically evaluate organizational procedures, operational philosophies, and contractor documentation against strict contract specifications and strategic mission requirements to identify risks and compliance gaps.
- Synthesize dense program data to author, review, and deliver executive-grade briefs, technical point papers, and official NAVAIR correspondence.
- Serve as a primary representative and analyst during formal program review boards, milestone conferences, and stakeholder working groups.
Qualifications:- Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret with SCI Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
- Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree from an accredited institution.
- Over 10 years of progressive experience in DoD acquisition management or program analysis performing the functional duties described above, ideally supporting naval aviation (NAVAIR) or Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs).
- Expert-level mastery of the DoD 5000 series lifecycle frameworks, defense acquisition pathways, and federal procurement regulations.
- Exceptional technical writing capabilities, advanced analytical problem-solving, and the professional presence required to guide deliverables in a high-tempo military program office environment.
Export Control RequirementsA. Harold + Associates, LLC provides defense-related products and services that may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Certain positions may require access to ITAR-controlled information and, where applicable, candidates must meet applicable U.S. export control requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law, including completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify, as applicable.
