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# Defense Acquisition Data Specialist (U.S. Citizen, Active Securi

- **Company:** Task Force Talent
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Systems
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9234271/defense-acquisition-data-specialist-us-citizen-active-securi

## About the Role

* Active security clearance (Secret or higher).
 * Six or more years of experience in defense acquisition, budgeting, or contracting, in government or as a contractor.
 * Working knowledge of requirements, PPBE, and the acquisition management process.
 * A strong grasp of appropriations, program elements, budget line items, and contract structures.
 * Familiarity with federal budget and contract data systems.

## Description

* Serve as the in-house expert on defense budget, program, and contract data sources, including their gaps and reporting delays.
 * Review data and product results for errors that a person with acquisition experience would spot.
 * Advise engineers and product managers on how each source should be read and shown to users.
 * Write test questions and grade AI-generated answers on acquisition topics.
 * Join customer calls with government and industry users to explain the data and its limits.
 * Further details will be provided to qualified applicants.