We are seeking a qualified
Senior-Level Acquisition Manager in
Arlington, VA. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work situations. This is a 100% on-site, in-office position.
Position Description:The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Contracts Management Analyst for a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition Support contract.
MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCEResponsibilities and Duties:- Lead program acquisition support operations and supervise multidisciplinary contractor staff supporting program management, engineering, and acquisition tasks for Navy weapon systems program offices.
- Develop, update, and manage statutory and programmatic acquisition documentation in accordance with DoD 5000 series requirements, including Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategies (AS), and Acquisition Program Baselines (APB).
- Formulate, review, and process comprehensive Procurement Request (PR) packages, including Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN), DD-254s, and applicable FAR/DFARS contractual sections.
- Manage acquisition, contract management, and co-production requirements for multinational programs, such as NATO Cooperative Projects and international partner agreements.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, milestone decision packages, and production presentations for Flag-level leadership, Milestone Decision Reviews, and International Steering Committees.
- Track procurement milestones and facilitate regular acquisition status reviews across program leadership, contracting commands (e.g., NAVSEA/SEA02), and domestic and foreign industry partners.
- Conduct comparative regulatory analyses between U.S. and foreign procurement frameworks to recommend specialized contract provisions and support sole-source or competitive contract negotiations.
- Coordinate cross-functional project activities spanning technical design, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), schedule milestones, and financial planning to align contract actions with program baseline goals.
Required Qualifications and Skills:- 30 years' experience with government acquisition
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Policy, Finance, Technical, or related discipline
- Mandatory: An active SECRET clearance
Desired Qualifications:- Master's Degree in Business, Policy, Finance, Technical, or related discipline
- Direct experience as a contracts or program analyst with NAVSEA or PEO IWS program offices.
- DoD Acquisition Lifecycle & Documentation: Expert-level mastery of the DoD 5000 series framework, milestone decision processes (Milestone B/C/FRP), and the drafting of APs, ASs, and APBs for major defense systems.
- Defense Contracting & FAR/DFARS Compliance: Deep practical experience authoring procurement packages (SOW, CDRL, CLIN, DD-254) and navigating FAR/DFARS regulations, contract modifications, and standard procurement systems (e.g., SPS/PD2).
- Multinational Cooperative & Co-Production Experience: Proven expertise managing acquisition and contract processes within NATO Cooperative Projects, international co-production environments (e.g., U.S./partner nation efforts), or Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
- Executive Communication & Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, align technical/financial/logistical stakeholders, and prepare Flag-level, executive steering committee, and Navy leadership presentations.
Travel Requirements:- Limited travel requirements (
Compensation:Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience; as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Employee Benefits:- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
- Company paid Short-Term, Long-Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
The pay range for this role is:
150,000 - 180,000 USD per year (HQ)
