Marine Corps MOS · Support
8061 Marine Acquisition Officer: Ground
Overview
A Marine Acquisition Officer, Ground provides senior level leadership for equipment and weapon systems acquisition programs. This officer normally serves in critical acquisition positions after selection from a board of eligible candidates.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- acquisition and procurement management
- program and project management
- requirements analysis and documentation
- budgeting and cost control
- risk management and mitigation
- stakeholder communication and coordination
- contract management and oversight
- systems engineering fundamentals
- policy interpretation and compliance
- leadership and team management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Procurement
- IT Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
What the Work Involves
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Related Occupations
- Procurement Clerks
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Logistics Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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