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ACQUISITION SECTION HEAD

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, United StatesFull-time$143,913 - $197,200 per yearPosted Oct 28, 2026Closes Nov 10, 2026
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Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:Utilizing Navy and Department of War acquisition management principles (specifically DoD 5000 requirements), practices, and procedures in order to assure that necessary activities and documents are planned and managed in the accomplishment of Major Defense Acquisition Programs.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:Program Management Series 0340 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will serve as the Section Head of the Acquisition Section (SPC12) for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program office.,You will provide policy expertise, and guidance on acquisition management, program analysis, and the strategy and planning for SSP.,You will lead program office acquisition efforts to include the development and maintenance of the acquisition strategy, the acquisition plan, and required documents in support of acquisition reviews.,You will be responsible for the status and staffing of acquisition documents for external commitment, and ensuring timely submission of an integrated, quality product that meets DoD 5000 requirements.,You will ensure that documents meet the intent of Navy processes.,You will brief leadership on acquisition issues, contract and budget implications, and impacts to requirements.,You will be responsible for supervision of the acquisition team, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and providing subject matter expertise in all areas of acquisition.

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Updated Oct 29, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 96% above the benchmark.

This job: $143,913 to 197,200

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

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  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

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