Principal Acquisitions SME (Robotics)

About the role

Mayvin is seeking a Senior Acquisition SME (Robotics) to provide expert-level acquisition support for advanced robotics and autonomous systems programs. This role is embedded within a dynamic Assistant Program Manager (APM) team supporting United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at Ft. Belvoir, VA. The Senior Acquisition SME will serve as a key acquisition advisor and technical integrator to enable rapid and effective development, testing, and fielding of cutting-edge robotic platforms and systems for national defense.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and refine acquisition strategies and documentation including SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, APBs, SAMPs, IGCEs, CDRLs, TEMPs, and F&DRs
• Translate technical and operational requirements into clear, actionable acquisition documentation and program guidance
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Quality Assurance, engineering, and technical personnel to ensure requirements, design specifications, documentation, and problem resolution align with program objectives
• Lead and support technical evaluations of contractor proposals, assessing cost, schedule, risk, and performance with appropriate SMEs
• Develop and present acquisition documentation, milestone briefings, and formal memoranda to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Guide Test & Evaluation (T&E) planning and execution, including DT, OT, and LUTs, while coordinating stakeholders, industry partners, contracting offices, action items, and follow-up

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Active Top Secret clearance