NEC
788A
Acquisition Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Perform critical functions within acquisition type activities (i.e., Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Naval Air Training Management Support Activity (NATMSACT) as defined in DoD Directive 5000.1 and DoD Instruction 5000.2. Responsible for acquisition systems development and testing, acquisition, and logistic support or acquisition programs oversight, review, and acceptance of supplies and services under their cognizance. Perform critical functions relating to systems design (reliability and maintainability), the development of acquisition/logistics plans and documents, system integration, logistics support analysis, provisioning, configuration, management, systems modifications, and site activation or program planning, oversight, and acceptance of supplies and services. Responsible for various requirements related to the development and execution of budgets, acquisition and logistics support of programs.
Core Skills
- defense acquisition management
- integrated logistics support
- systems integration
- reliability analysis
- maintainability analysis
- configuration management
- acquisition testing
- contractor oversight
- budget planning
Common Certifications
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- International Council on Systems Engineering Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Certified Configuration Manager (CCM)
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Civilian Career Paths
- PROCUREMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification
- ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- International Council on Systems Engineering Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Configuration Manager (CCM)
Data sourced from official Navy 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.