Acquisition Manager, Junior

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to provide acquisition and program support for a high-visibility DoD program office. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes and the ability to manage a variety of program-related administrative, analytical, and coordination tasks. This role involves support across multiple functional areas including acquisition documentation, internal program inspections, task tracking, and occasional media response coordination.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the development, review, and quality control of acquisition documentation
• Perform data gathering, analysis, and evaluation to enhance program and acquisition effectiveness.
• Conduct cost studies, work measurement analyses, and reviews of operational efficiency.
• Provide support during acquisition lifecycle events, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PRR.
• Contribute to the management of technical data, program metrics, and risk strategies.
• Participate in system development processes and help translate requirements documents (CDD, CPD, CONOPS) into acquisition packages such as RFPs.
• Provide administrative and analytical support throughout the pre- and post-award contract phases.
• Maintain acquisition databases and assist with data entry and validation.
• Prepare and support briefings, internal audits, and program review meetings.
• Develop staff summary packages, briefing materials, and decision documentation.
• Support planning and coordination of capability modernization efforts and engagement in HPTs.
• Manage and track actions in the Task Management Tool (TMT) for the program office.
• Support the VC-25B self-inspection program utilizing the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT).
• Assist with coordinating media response efforts as directed by Public Affairs.

Disclaimer "The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. However, they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization. Requirements :

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