Acquisition Management Support III, PAPM MPTE Support

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in support of MPTE programs
• Cook with program managers, engineers, contracting, and financial teams to ensure schedule alignment across technical, cost, and acquisition activities
• Prepare and analyze schedules and reports in accordance with the program’s Schedule Management Plan (SMP)
• Monitor program execution against milestones, key events, and critical path activities, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies
• Perform critical path, schedule slack, and predecessor/successor network analyses to assess schedule health
• Conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) and support overall program risk management efforts
• Support data collection, validation, and interpretation to ensure accurate and reliable schedule reporting
• Develop schedule products and briefings to communicate status to program leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure schedules align with acquisition timelines, PPBE activities, and program objectives

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, program management, or Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) within Navy or comparable DoD environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and/or Milestones Professional
• Experience using DCMA 14-point schedule assessment tools (e.g., Deltek Acumen or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of the DoD acquisition life cycle, including ACAT I-IV programs and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) (e.g., Software Acquisition, Middle Tier Acquisition pathways)
• Experience supporting planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) processes
• Experience supporting PAPM functions, including program planning, budgeting, execution tracking, and schedule integration
• Experience developing acquisition and financial documentation (e.g., POM inputs, budget exhibits, spend plans)
• Knowledge of appropriation categories (O&M, RDT&E, Procurement) and execution processes
• Adequate analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting or briefing senior leadership
• Experience supporting PMO/PEO environments and coordinating across technical, financial, and acquisition stakeholders
• Familiarity with PPBE training and Navy budget processes

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Acquisition, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• DAWIA Certification in Program Management, Engineering, or Financial Management (Level II required; Level III preferred) or equivalent
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), or Lean Six Sigma
• Familiarity with PPBE training and Navy budget processes

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting or briefing senior leadership
• Experience supporting PMO/PEO environments and coordinating across technical, financial, and acquisition stakeholders
• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Project, Milestones Professional, Deltek Acumen (or equivalent DCMA 14-point assessment tools), Navy ERP, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k)
PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Paid federal holidays

Pay

USD $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

N/A