Acquisition Specialist (Journeyman)

Acquisition Specialist (Journeyman) – Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

Bowhead seeks an experienced Acquisition Specialist Journeyman to directly support the FMS/International IPT in AIR PMO (formerly PMA-263 Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Office) located at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Position is hybrid but individual must live within 50 miles of the office.

Join a high-impact team supporting critical DoD and NAVAIR acquisition programs!

Are you an acquisition professional with a passion for supporting mission-driven programs across the DoD and international partners? We’re seeking a Journeyman Acquisition Specialist to play a key role in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program execution—developing acquisition products, shaping program strategies, and guiding procurement actions that directly support U.S. and allied warfighters.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy solving complex acquisition challenges, and want to contribute to global readiness and mission success, this role is for you.

Bowhead seeks an experienced Acquisition Specialist Journeyman to directly support the FMS/International IPT in PMA-263 Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Office located at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Position is hybrid but individual must live within 50 miles of the PMA. 

Acquisition Specialist supports and drafts program milestone related documentation to ensure compliance with all aspects of the DoD and SECNAV 5000 series directives. Supports the development of program acquisition documentation such as Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Procurement Initiation Document (PID), Statement of Work (SOW), funding documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Acquisition Program Baseline Agreements (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.  

Tasking includes but is not limited to:

• Review and provide recommendations regarding program efforts.
• Perform research of alternative procurement methods and assist the Program Office in determining viable paths forward.
• Perform the research, development, review, analysis, revision, routing and tracking of acquisition documentation for Government review and approval to include all DoD documentation, Attestation Statements, Justification and Approvals (J&A), Sources Sought Waivers, Quality Assurance Plans (QASP), P-STRAPs and I-STRAPs.
• Monitor contracts & track mission objectives to include selection, definition, and documentation.
• Development and coordination of Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs) in the Procurement Management Tool (PMT) to include Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Sections B-J, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and any other items deemed relevant to individual contract execution.
• Facilitate communication of Program requirements to the NAVAIR Procurement Group. Work as an intermediary between Program Office and Procurement Group.
• Perform the research, development, review, analysis, revision, routing and tracking of acquisition documentation for Government review and approval to include all DoD 02 documentation, Executive Orders, Attestation Statements, Justification and Approvals (J&A), Acquisition Category (ACAT) Determination Letters and Tailoring Agreements.
• Maintain status of PID package as it goes through the procurement process while continually monitoring and reporting on set contract milestone.
• Provide weekly updates to Case Managers on team specific contract actions and milestones as well as providing monthly updates to IPT Lead and Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO). Provide independent assessments and recommendations for improving program acquisition efficiencies.
• Support program procurements by providing acquisition support services through the collection of technical progress reports, cost, schedule, alternative and work around procedures provided by the prime contractors.
• Oversee the FMS SharePoint Online (SPO) Contract Library and FMS Document Library to include adding all newly awarded contracts/modifications, Fully Signed LOA’s, and other official documentation. Continually maintain the libraries records and upkeep for information retention and return.
• Willingness to mentor junior level staff.

• BS/BA in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant acquisition related experience
• Prior NAVAIR Acquisition experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Acquisition Management System (AMS) tools specifically Procurement Management Tool (PMT)
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Solid foundation of the DoD acquisition cycle and associated financials

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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