Overview

As the Junior Acquisition Analyst working for Hepburn and Sons LLC, you will support the Principle Acquisition Analyst/Program Leads as well as the Senior Acquisition Analysts in Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/ Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) management.

This is a contingent position based on award/funding from the customer.

Working at Hepburn and Sons LLC

Working at Hepburn means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of today. We honor handshakes as rigorously as contracts. We keep trust at the forefront of every decision we make and customer we serve! We believe there is no greater principle in business than that of building a solid foundation of trust. We hold one another to the highest levels of integrity and ethics. We cherish every opportunity given to us by our clients. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

Responsibilities

Review PARMs acquisition plans, taking into consideration factors including planned contract award dates and production lead-time, to determine the ability of the PARMs to meet the required GFE delivery dates specified in Ship Project Directive (SPD) Part IIIs and the Schedule as of applicable shipbuilding contracts
Provide technical expertise with the development and preparation of SPD Part Is, which convey GFE management
Develop Acquisition Milestone Charts based on the PARM acquisition plans and the Shipbuilding Profile for the tracking of system development to system delivery
Provide technical analysis in the development of SPD Part III based on changes to configuration baselines, shipbuilding profiles, shipbuilding contracts and ship production schedules
Communicate with the shipbuilders on a regular basis to maintain current Shipyard Preferred Dates (SYPDs) based on the latest ship production schedules
Identify any GFE delivery delays that could impact shipbuilder production schedules
Conduct risk analysis and provide recommendations to PAE Maritime GEM on how to mitigate delivery risk(s)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field
0-3 years relevant experience in program/project management in Navy acquisition
DoD Secret level clearance or ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Preferred:

1 year relevant experience in program/project management in Navy acquisition

Salary range (subject to experience and qualifications) - $60,000 - $70,000

About the company

Hepburn and Sons LLC provides engineering and consulting services to the U.S. maritime sector, focusing on government and DoD work. It covers naval architecture, materials science, systems engineering, cybersecurity, program management, and warfare systems, delivered through three divisions: Advisory Services, Mission Systems, and Technology Development. It differentiates itself with deep naval experience led by retired Captain Rick Hepburn and a strong emphasis on transitioning research and development into practical defense applications, plus collaborations with major defense contractors. Its goal is to act as a trusted advisor and contractor that accelerates defense technology and ship readiness, supported by SBIR/STTR programs and planned expansion, including a new headquarters in Virginia to foster defense tech innovation.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.6M

Headquarters

Manassas, Virginia

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

July 2026 headquarters plan adds 80 jobs and an innovation hub in Prince William County.
SBIR.gov lists 2025 Navy and DTRA awards, showing active near-term demand.
The firm’s 68.75% SBIR Phase II conversion supports technology transition income.

What critics are saying

SeaPort-NxG ordering window ends January 2029, threatening backlog renewal.
The 2028 headquarters build-up delays productivity, hiring, and recruiting returns.
DoD budget shifts to primes like BAE and Booz Allen can squeeze Hepburn's niche.

What makes Hepburn and Sons unique

Rick Hepburn’s NAVSEA pedigree gives direct credibility with Navy buyers.
SeaPort-NxG prime contract N0017819D7760 sustains engineering access through January 2029.
SBIR portfolio shows $16.5 million awarded, proving repeatable defense innovation execution.

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Junior Acquisition Analyst

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