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Acquisition Support Specialist - Advanced
Posted: 04/06/2026
Job Number: 1255
Pay Rate: 160,000
Job Description
This is a senior-level acquisition role supporting one of the most critical acquisition offices within the organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping guide major defense programs through the acquisition lifecycle while ensuring strategic alignment and execution excellence.
This role is designed for experienced professionals who not only understand acquisition—but can lead, influence, and drive outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead acquisition planning and execution across major defense programs
- Advise senior leaders on acquisition strategy, risks, and program performance
- Oversee acquisition schedules, milestones, and lifecycle execution
- Coordinate across program offices, external agencies, and oversight bodies
- Ensure alignment with DoD 5000 series processes and regulatory requirements
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for complex programs
- Support high-level briefings, decision forums, and stakeholder engagements
- 15+ years of experience in DoD acquisition or program management
- Deep expertise in DoD 5000 series acquisition processes
- Extensive experience supporting ACAT I/II programs
- Proven ability to advise and influence senior leadership
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to operate in high-pressure, high-visibility environments
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- Prior experience in senior acquisition or program leadership roles
- Experience supporting agency-level or enterprise acquisition efforts
- Background interfacing with Congressional or high-level oversight entities
- Demonstrated ability to drive complex programs to successful outcomes
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