Acquisition Management Support III, PAPM ISR Support with Security Clearance

About the role

The Acquisition Management Support III / Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) - Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Support role supports the Program Manager Warfare (PMW) 120 office within NAVWAR Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I).

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and program management support across the full life cycle, including planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) activities
• Support PAPM functions, including program planning, requirements alignment, budget formulation, and execution tracking for ISR related initiatives
• Aid in developing and maintaining acquisition documentation, including acquisition strategies, program plans, and milestone documentation
• Support development and refinement of cost estimates, budget exhibits (e.g., POM, PB, spend plans), and financial tracking reports
• Cook with resource sponsors, comptrollers, and program stakeholders to align funding with program requirements and priorities
• Track program execution against cost, schedule, and performance metrics, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies
• Aid in preparation of briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for leadership, including PEO and stakeholder engagements
• Afford contract planning and coordination with contracting personnel to support acquisition execution
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies, PPBE processes, and Navy/PEO Digital guidance
• Maintain program documentation and ensure audit readiness for acquisition and financial activities

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 7+ years of experience in DoD acquisition, program management, or financial/budget support
• Strong understanding of the DoD acquisition life cycle and PPBE process
• Familiarity with ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems or mission areas
• Experience supporting PAPM functions, including program planning, budgeting, and execution tracking
• Knowledge of funding types (O&M, RDT&E, Procurement) and financial execution processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership
• Experience working within a PMO/PEO environment and coordinating across multiple stakeholders
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Excel, Flank SharePoint, Navy ERP, SPIDER, CARD, LCCE, APB, NAVWAR GWB, or similar tools

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Acquisition, Program Management, or a related field
• Preferred: Master's degree
• DAWIA Certification in Program Management or Financial Management equivalent

Skills and Experience

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 7+ years of experience in DoD acquisition, program management, or financial/budget support
• Experience in any of the following DoD acquisitions spanning ACAT I / II to ACAT III / IV and AAPs, Projects, and Adaptive Acquisition Framework Pathways (to include Software Acquisition Pathway, Middle Tier Acquisition Pathway, etc.)
• Strong understanding of the DoD acquisition life cycle and PPBE process
• Familiarity with ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems or mission areas
• Experience supporting PAPM functions, including program planning, budgeting, and execution tracking
• Knowledge of funding types (O&M, RDT&E, Procurement) and financial execution processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership
• Experience working within a PMO/PEO environment and coordinating across multiple stakeholders
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Excel, Flank SharePoint, Navy ERP, SPIDER, CARD, LCCE, APB, NAVWAR GWB, or similar tools