Senior Contract Acquisition Support Specialist

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Arlington, VA, USA
In-Office
135K-175K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Leads an acquisition contract management support team for U.S. Navy munitions programs. Oversees acquisition documentation, procurement request packages, statements of work, contract sections, security documents, CDRLs, and PID workflows. Tracks acquisition milestones, resolves contract execution issues, coordinates stakeholder meetings, and supports timely funding execution. Requires extensive Navy or DoD acquisition support experience, NAVAIR AMS expertise, Secret clearance eligibility, and occasional travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is seeking a Senior Contract Acquisition Support Specialist to provide leadership and manage the acquisition contract management support team for our US Navy customer, Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Munitions PMX-311 Terminal Defense Systems (TDS) (previously PEO IWS 11) Program Office. PAE Munitions PMX-311 is comprised of the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), Directed Energy, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), Gun Weapon Systems (GWS), and the international cooperative Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program with Germany. We are looking for a qualified individual to provide day-to-day direction, support and team management in cooperation with the Government’s Acquisition Team Leaders in the planning and execution of contractual actions for the RAM and CIWS programs.


Essential Responsibilities: 

  • Manage the development, review, and processing of required DoW and DON acquisition documentation to support senior level PMX-311 program technical and acquisition staff including Acquisition Plans, Acquisition Strategies and Acquisition Program Baselines
  • Manage Acquisition Support Team’s day-to-day development of Procurement Requests utilizing the NAVAIR Acquisition Management System (AMS) Suite of tools including development of Statements of Work (SOWs), contract Sections B through L, Security documents and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
  • Work with the Program Office acquisition staff and Contracting Officer to establish/ track acquisition milestones in the AMS system and to resolve contract development/execution issues
  • Plan and execute Acquisition team meetings with internal and external stakeholders
  • Work with program financial staff to ensure timely execution of funds through the procurement process

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of acquisition support services experience with Navy/DoW services programs
  • Demonstrated experience with NAVAIR AMS Suite of tools and creation of Procurement Initiation Document (PID) packages for approval workflow approval processing
  • Proficient in the use of technical applications including excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft application
  • Good written, communication, organizational skills and the ability to perform detail-oriented work with senior government staff
  • Must be able to obtain a SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.
  • Ability to travel <10%

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Contract Management support experience with NAVSEA/PEO services programs
  • Experience supporting international customers requiring international travel
  • Team management/supervision experience
  • Current active Secret DoW clearance

       

Compensation Details:

$135,000 - $175,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

10/06/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 15 years of acquisition support services experience with Navy or Department of Defense programs
  • Experience using the NAVAIR Acquisition Management System (AMS) Suite
  • Experience creating Procurement Initiation Document (PID) packages
  • Proficiency with technical applications
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft applications
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when working with senior government staff
  • Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Government clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required to obtain the Secret clearance
  • Ability to travel less than 10%
  • Contract management support experience with NAVSEA or PEO services programs
  • Experience supporting international customers requiring international travel
  • Team management or supervision experience
  • Current active Secret Department of Defense clearance

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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