Senior Acquisition Manager (Job ID: 4687)

Valkyrie Enterprises•Arlington, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Senior Acquisition Manager to support the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Program, contingent upon customer approval. The role provides senior-level acquisition management expertise and strategic guidance to the RAM Director in support of complex Navy acquisition programs and coordination with U.S. and German program stakeholders. The position is located in Arlington, Virginia. The Senior Acquisition Manager supports the RAM Director throughout all phases of the DoD 5000 acquisition lifecycle. The role develops and executes acquisition plans, strategies, supporting documentation, and milestone review packages; prepares and presents acquisition strategy briefings to senior program leadership and stakeholders; and leads and coordinates the RAM acquisition team. It also provides guidance on NAVSEA and Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) acquisition processes, policies, and requirements; coordinates with U.S. and German program teams; identifies acquisition risks and mitigation strategies; and ensures compliance with applicable Department of Defense and Department of the Navy regulations and policies. An active Secret security clearance is required, and the employee must be able to maintain it. Travel is minimal, at less than 10%. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials by the start of the position if domestic air travel or access to secure federal facilities or military bases is required. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include background investigation, employment and education verification, drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and other customer- or contract-specific requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
At least 15 years of experience in defense acquisition management.
Recent and relevant experience supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs, specifically within NAVSEA and/or Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS).
Extensive knowledge of DoD 5000 acquisition processes, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated experience developing acquisition plans, strategies, documentation, and milestone review packages.
Experience leading acquisition teams and coordinating with senior government and program leadership.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Active Secret security clearance and ability to maintain it.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant field.
30 or more years of acquisition management experience.
Extensive recent experience supporting NAVSEA/IWS acquisition programs and processes.
Experience supporting Navy missile systems, weapons systems, or international cooperative acquisition programs.
Experience working with international program partners, particularly German defense organizations.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex acquisition efforts with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level acquisition management support to the RAM Director throughout all phases of the DoD 5000 acquisition lifecycle.
Develop and execute acquisition plans, acquisition strategies, supporting documentation, and milestone review packages.
Prepare and deliver acquisition strategy briefings and presentations to senior program leadership and stakeholders.
Lead and coordinate the RAM acquisition team to ensure program objectives, acquisition milestones, and deliverables are met.
Provide expert guidance on NAVSEA and Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) acquisition processes, policies, and requirements.
Collaborate with U.S. and German RAM program teams to align acquisition strategies, priorities, and program objectives.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership, government stakeholders, and international program partners.
Identify acquisition risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and support program decision-making.
Ensure acquisition activities comply with applicable Department of Defense and Department of the Navy regulations and policies.