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Diaconia · 1 week ago

Acquisition Manager, Junior

positionWright Patterson,OH,US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date4+ years exp

Diaconia is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Acquisition Manager to provide acquisition and program support for a high-visibility DoD program office. The role involves managing various program-related tasks, including acquisition documentation, data analysis, and administrative support throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

ArchitectureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Support the development, review, and quality control of acquisition documentation
Perform data gathering, analysis, and evaluation to enhance program and acquisition effectiveness
Conduct cost studies, work measurement analyses, and reviews of operational efficiency
Provide support during acquisition lifecycle events, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PRR
Contribute to the management of technical data, program metrics, and risk strategies
Participate in system development processes and help translate requirements documents (CDD, CPD, CONOPS) into acquisition packages such as RFPs
Provide administrative and analytical support throughout the pre- and post-award contract phases
Maintain acquisition databases and assist with data entry and validation
Prepare and support briefings, internal audits, and program review meetings
Develop staff summary packages, briefing materials, and decision documentation
Support planning and coordination of capability modernization efforts and engagement in HPTs
Manage and track actions in the Task Management Tool (TMT) for the program office
Support the VC-25B self-inspection program utilizing the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT)
Assist with coordinating media response efforts as directed by Public Affairs

Qualification

DoD Acquisition experienceAcquisition documentationData-driven program evaluationMicrosoft Office SuiteAutomated acquisition toolsPublic Affairs coordinationCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS), four (4) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed
OR, eight (8) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions
Minimum of 2 or more years of DOD Acquisition experience with an understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle and policy
Familiarity with acquisition documentation and procedures (e.g., AF Form 1067, JCIDS)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with acquisition documentation and data-driven program evaluation
Familiarity with automated acquisition and program management tools
Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and with senior leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other common business tools

Preferred

Prior experience supporting DoD program offices
Familiarity with TMT, MICT, and other DoD-specific systems
Background in Public Affairs coordination or communications a plus
Experience with the VC-25B program or similar high-profile platforms is desirable

Company

Diaconia

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Diaconia is an IT company that provides cloud computing, cyber solution, digital customer experience, and data intelligence services.
dateFounded in 2020
location
College Park, Maryland, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://diaconia.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Praveen Singalla
Chief Executive Officer
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