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Hepburn and Sons

Naval architecture, systems, and defense consulting

Principal Acquisition Analyst

Full-TimeDeadline 10/4/27
$105k - $115k
Expert
Bachelor's
Manassas, VA, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProgram Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a Science discipline.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in program or project management in DoD acquisition or Navy acquisition.
  • DoD Secret-level clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Support Government Furnished Equipment and Contractor Furnished Equipment delivery status, issues, risks, and other program acquisition management functions for government platform and combat-system equipment in PEO SHIPS.
  • Provide shipbuilding support to the Ships GEM shipyard liaison at Government Furnished Equipment reviews for each shipbuilder.
  • Provide continuity in technical support to ensure efficient and effective processes are in place for Government Furnished Equipment delivery to the respective shipyards.
  • Provide contract management support, including entering Procurement Requests into the Standard Procurement System and interfacing and coordinating with the contracting officer and Ships GEM through the contract award process.
  • Analyze risks associated with technical, cost, and schedule impacts related to the development and production of Combat and HM&E systems.
  • Conduct monthly stoplight risk assessments for each PARM, develop risk charts to track risk, and provide quarterly metrics including trend analysis.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 14 years of DoD/Navy program management, Government technical management, or industry business management experience.

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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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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Company News

SBIR.gov
Sep 13th, 2026
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