Acquisition Lead (Cyber)

PLEX Solutions, A Part of Markon, is looking for an Acquisition Lead for a Cyber position in the Arlington, VA area.

• This role will directly support the Department's senior cyber leadership in shaping the strategy, planning, programming, and resourcing of cyberspace operations.

• Serving as a trusted advisor, you will provide analytical and technical expertise that informs enterprise-wide investment decisions and ensures the Department's cyber capabilities remain aligned with national defense priorities.

• Advise leadership on cyberspace operations resources, budget priorities, and strategic investments supporting the Department of Defense's cyber mission.

• Support the development, integration, and execution of the DoW Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development and Program and Budget Review (PBR) activities.

• Analyze Program Element (PE)-level funding, resource allocations, and budget submissions to ensure investments align with strategic cyber priorities and operational requirements.

• Provide technical assessments of cyber programs, budget initiatives, and resource proposals, identifying funding gaps, risks, and opportunities to improve mission effectiveness.

• Support the development of Cyberspace Operations Programming Guidance (COPG), fiscal guidance, budget certification packages, and executive decision briefs for senior DoD leadership.

• Leverage knowledge of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), the Defense Acquisition System (DAS), and PPBE processes to ensure cyber capability requirements are effectively translated into funded programs.

• Analyze budget and program data using enterprise tools, Budget Justification Books, and other DoD resource management systems to support informed decision-making.

• Develop executive-level briefings, reports, and recommendations that communicate complex fiscal and acquisition information to senior leaders, and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate across government organizations to synchronize cyber policy, capability development, acquisition, and resource planning efforts in support of enterprise cyber objectives.

• Support the Principal Cyber Advisor in fulfilling oversight and advocacy responsibilities for military cyber forces and cyberspace activities, ensuring resources are aligned to deliver mission readiness and strategic advantage.

• This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of Department of Defense cyber capabilities by supporting the senior leaders responsible for shaping cyber policy, investment strategy, and enterprise-wide resource decisions.

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in any field of study;

• Minimum 10 years of experience in DoW strategic planning, programming and budget execution (PPBE) development, and cyberspace operations;

• Experience in Service and/or Joint Programming and POM development;

• Deep knowledge of formulation of Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Program Element (PE)-level fiscal management.

• Experience with the legacy Defense Acquisition Process (DAS) or newly reformed Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP);

• Expertise in Software Acquisition Pathway (SWAP), Other Transaction Authority (OTA) or other Cyber Acquisition processes/contract vehicles;

• Experience in supporting Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Program and Budget Review (PBR) for Cyber or C4IP activities, including developing Component Strategic Portfolio Review Memos and/or Issue Papers and participating in CAPE Issue Teams for Component/Service;

• Ability to interface with senior level management;

• Demonstrated excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills;

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical support and advice; and,· Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Congressional Budget justification material development experience

USD $130,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.