SETA Principal Acquistion Lead

Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking a SETA Principal Acquisition Lead to support a Project Office at Fort Belvoir, VA. This opportunity is contingent upon contract award, expected in late May 2025. Work is forecasted to be 100% on-site. Candidates may be required to complete pre-hire assessments evaluating general cognition, technical aptitude, and communication skills.

 

*An active DoD Secret Clearance is required*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute acquisition management across the entire product line
• Coordinate products and tasks across the acquisition process and life cycle phases
• Prepare, configure, and staff all milestone documentation
• Assist with determining contracting strategy, preparing contracting documents, and coordinating with Army Contracting Command
• Participate in source selection boards and conduct technical evaluations
• Lead and oversee product IPTs, test events, and product demonstrations
• Provide contract oversight for assigned products
• Maintain and manage program budget and master schedule
• Identify cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs
• Lead preparation of Supply Requests Packages and manage transition of products from PM to DLA or Army Sustainment
• Draft and develop Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans, and other acquisition documents
• Support pre-award contracts, financial and risk management, cost determination, and contract coordination
• Coordinate contracting actions with local procurement contracting officers
• Perform acquisition strategy requirements
• Additional duties may apply

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

 

Knowledge and Skills

• Expert knowledge of cost, schedule, and performance management in a program office environment
• Demonstrated skill in Product Life Cycle Management and Project Team Management
• Experience preparing acquisition and contracting documents including J&As, Source Selection Plans, PWSs, IGCEs, D&Fs
• Familiarity with WAWF, iRAPT, cost analysis, project management, database management, and GFEBS
• Strong knowledge of DODI 5000.02, Defense Acquisition System, and JCIDS

Experience

• The minimum years of relevant acquisition experience required: 18
• Acquisition career specialization aligned to duty assignment (e.g., Program Management, Contracting, Logistics)

Education

• The minimum level of education required is: Bachelor's Degree

Clearance

• Active SECRET security clearance (verifiable in DISS)

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $160000 to $205000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.