Description
A Marine Acquisition Officer-Aviation is selected from a panel of eligible candidates for lateral transition into the occupation field. This officer is normally assigned to critical acquisition positions (CAP) or key leadership positions (KLP), per guidance found in the DoDI 5000 series. They provide senior level leadership over aviation equities throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle. The MOS ensures a sufficient pool of senior acquisition leaders exist to assume the role of Acquisition Category I-IV (ACAT I-IV) Program Manager, Fleet Repair Center (FRC) Commanding Officer, or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Commanding Officer for Marine Corps equities.
Core Skills
- acquisition lifecycle management
- requirements analysis and traceability
- contracting and vendor management
- program and project management
- risk management and mitigation
- cost, schedule, and performance oversight
- systems engineering coordination
- configuration and change management
- stakeholder engagement and communication
- test and evaluation oversight
- documentation and compliance with DoD 5000-series
- process improvement and standardization
- governance and policy implementation
Common Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
- DAU Acquisition Certifications (Level II/III)
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROCUREMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.