Entry Level Acquisition Support Specialist

AmentumArlington, VA
$50,000 - $70,000Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an entry-level Acquisition Support Specialist to provide dedicated acquisition contract management support to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Munitions PMX-311 Terminal Defense Systems (TDS) (previously PEO IWS 11) Program Office. PAE Munitions PMX-311 is comprised of the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), Directed Energy, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), Gun Weapon Systems (GWS), and the international cooperative Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program with Germany. We are looking for qualified individuals to provide day-to-day support to the Program’s Acquisition Team in the planning, execution, and support of Team contractual actions for the RAM and CIWS programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated general professional work experience
  • Proficient in the use of technical applications including excellent written and oral communication skills and experience with MS Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft application
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to perform detail-oriented work
  • Ability to obtain an active DoD Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain.
  • Ability to travel <10%

Nice To Haves

  • At least one year experience in Contract Management support with government programs
  • Current Secret US Government Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development, review, and processing of acquisition documentation, generation of briefings, coordination of actions and support of program meetings
  • Support senior staff in the development of Procurement Requests utilizing the NAVAIR Acquisition Management System (AMS) Suite of tools including development of Statements of Work (SOWs), contract Sections B through L, Security documents and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
  • Work with the Program Office acquisition staff and Contracting Officer to track acquisition milestones and to resolve contract development/execution issues
  • Support the set-up and execution of Acquisition team meetings from agenda and presentation development to recording of minutes and action items

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
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