Acquisition Management Support Specialist (Level III)

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is not just another tech company. We’re a community of innovators, engineers, analysts and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex challenges. For more than 20 years we’ve supported critical Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we need some amazing new professionals to join our team. In particular, we are seeking an experienced Acquisition Management Support Specialist (Level III) to primarily support our program.

Seniority of this role: Mid-Senior Level

Clearance Required for this role: Active Secret

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is seeking an Acquisition Management Support Speicalist (Level III) to provide acquisition and program management support for Department of Defense programs. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in DoD acquisition frameworks, lifecycle program support, and performance analysis, supporting complex programs across multiple acquisition categories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide project management and analytical support for DoD acquisition programs across all phases of the program lifecycle
• Support planning and execution of programs within PEO IEW&S and similar organizations
• Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to track program performance and milestones
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, including tracking, reporting, and performance analysis
• Assist in the development and review of acquisition documentation (e.g., Acquisition Plans, Strategies, and related artifacts)
• Ensure adherence to DoD acquisition policies and frameworks, including DoDI 5000.02 and AR 70-1
• Analyze program performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve execution and efficiency
• Support acquisition streamlining initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts
• Provide program reporting and support to leadership and stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Business, or a related scientific field
• Minimum of 14 years of experience in acquisition and/or program management
• DAWIA Level III Certification in Program Management (or equivalent certification)
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and processes (e.g., DoDI 5000.02, AR 70-1)
• Experience supporting programs across multiple acquisition categories and lifecycle phases
• Demonstrated experience with Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting PEO IEW&S or similar DoD organizations
• Experience with acquisition reporting systems (e.g., DAMIR or similar tools)
• Master’s degree or advanced coursework in a related field

Salary is commensurate with experience. An estimated salary range for this requisition is: $75-112k.

Who we are:
ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

Generous weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays

Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match

Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us

Career Development – Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training

Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice

Charitable Match – ABSC matches an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity

Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!

LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don’t need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!

*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.