Senior-Level Acquistion Manager

About the role

Decision Technologies, Inc. was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision‑making process. Over the years, our expertise has expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In‑Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. We are a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation’s defense. Our culture cultivates talented problem‑solvers focused on performance, teamwork, and responsiveness.

The Senior‑Level Acquisition Manager position is located in Arlington, VA. This is a 100 % on‑site, in‑office role and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead program acquisition support operations and supervise multidisciplinary contractor staff supporting program management, engineering, and acquisition tasks for Navy weapon systems program offices.
• Develop, update, and manage statutory and programmatic acquisition documentation in accordance with DoD 5000 series requirements, including Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategies (AS), and Acquisition Program Baselines (APB).
• Formulate, review, and process comprehensive Procurement Request (PR) packages, including Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN), DD‑254s, and applicable FAR/DFARS contractual sections.
• Manage acquisition, contract management, and co‑production requirements for multinational programs, such as NATO Cooperative Projects and international partner agreements.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level briefings, milestone decision packages, and production presentations for Flag‑level leadership, Milestone Decision Reviews, and International Steering Committees.
• Track procurement milestones and facilitate regular acquisition status reviews across program leadership, contracting commands (e.g., NAVSEA/SEA02), and domestic and foreign industry partners.
• Conduct comparative regulatory analyses between U.S. and foreign procurement frameworks to recommend specialized contract provisions and support sole‑source or competitive contract negotiations.
• Coordinate cross‑functional project activities spanning technical design, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), schedule milestones, and financial planning to align contract actions with program baseline goals.

Qualifications

• 30 years of experience with government acquisition.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Policy, Finance, Technical, or a related discipline.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (mandatory).
• Desired: Master’s Degree in Business, Policy, Finance, Technical, or a related discipline.
• Direct experience as a contracts or program analyst with NAVSEA or PEO IWS program offices.
• Expert‑level mastery of the DoD 5000 series framework, milestone decision processes (Milestone B/C/FRP), and drafting of Acquisition Plans, Strategies, and Program Baselines for major defense systems.
• Deep practical experience authoring procurement packages (SOW, CDRL, CLIN, DD‑254) and navigating FAR/DFARS regulations, contract modifications, and standard procurement systems (e.g., SPS/PD2).
• Proven expertise managing acquisition and contract processes within NATO Cooperative Projects, international co‑production environments, or Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, align technical/financial/logistical stakeholders, and prepare Flag‑level, executive steering committee, and Navy leadership presentations.

Travel Requirements

Limited travel requirements.

Pay

150,000 – 180,000 USD per year (HQ).

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Company‑paid Short‑Term, Long‑Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Certifications