Principal Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment is dependent on the successful award and execution of the contract to our organization. Candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to award; however, official offers of employment will only be extended once the contract is awarded and funding is confirmed. The Senior Acquisition Advisor helps the FORGE Systems Program Manager with all matters related to acquisition, to include: Acquisition strategy, acquisition reporting, senior level acquisition briefings/papers/correspondence, Congressional reporting, budget/finance, contracting, and other actions as requested by the customer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer or a closely related field
- At least 15+ years of DoD/IC or relevant industry experience in program management supporting complex technical programs, with direct work in cybersecurity and systems engineering
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, cross-functional programs from initiation to completion.
- Experience with SOWs, PWSs, and contract/agile delivery frameworks
- Strong knowledge of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred 10+ years of relevant experience
- 20+ years of DoD/IC or relevant industry experience in program management supporting complex technical programs, with direct work in cybersecurity and systems engineering
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer or a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- PMP or equivalent program management certification.
- Experience in SETA roles supporting a government program office
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change in a matrixed organizational structure.
- DAU certification
Responsibilities
- Responsible for All matters related to acquisition for the FORGE Program Office
- Monitors and evaluates Contracts, budgets, Congressional actions, program office taskers related to acquisition.
- Supports and manages GAO reporting, SAE reporting, PEO reporting
- Applies, maintains, and improves FORGE Acquisition Strategy, FORGE Guardrails, FORGE reporting at various levels
- Applies the Development Plan in recruiting/on-boarding
- Assists with the budget estimates, contract proposals, RFIs
- Participates in semi-monthly numerous meetings, numerous required reporting, program management reviews, etc.
- Produces reports, papers, briefings
- Works with other program offices who fall under the Next Generation OPIR umbrella
Benefits
- 401k 10% Employer contribution (No match required)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Employer‑paid medical premiums (0% employee cost)
- UnitedHealthcare PPO (Choice Plus) base plan
- Dental & Vision (Principal)
- Fully covered—100% of premiums paid—includes preventive, basic, and major dental services (plus orthodontia for children) and vision exams, lenses, frames, and contacts.
- Company‑funded spending account (choose one):
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): $500 annually
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): $2,000 annually
- $6,000 annual opt‑out cash benefit.
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Disability, and AD&D coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
