Program Acquisition Specialist - 175824

Responsibilities: of the Program Acquisition Specialist include: Advise Program Managers and government stakeholders on acquisition strategies, program execution, contracting actions, budgeting, and scheduling Develop acquisition plans, acquisition strategies, J&A packages, executive briefings, and program documentation in accordance with DoD acquisition policies and frameworks Support contractor design reviews and milestone reviews to assess program progress, risks, issues, and mission requirements Track funding commitments, obligations, expenditures, and monthly financial reporting activities Coordinate staff meetings, technical interchange meetings, and cross-functional stakeholder communications Develop and maintain program planning and execution documents supporting rapid prototyping and space acquisition initiatives Qualifications: for the Program Acquisition Specialist include: Active TS/SCI clearance with an in-scope T5 or SSBI investigation and eligibility for SCI access Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Technical Management, or a related discipline 5+ years of Department of Defense acquisition, program management, and/or contracts management experience supporting weapon systems programs Experience supporting acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, J&A packages, program documentation, and executive briefings Knowledge of the DoD Major Capability Acquisition process, Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process Prior government acquisition or SETA experience required, with government-side acquisition experience strongly preferred Master's degree, PMP certification, and experience supporting National Security Space or Space Control mission areas preferred Compensation: for the Program Acquisition Specialist includes: Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays This job opens for applications on September 30, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.