Acquisition Manager, Senior

This posting does not represent a current job opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for recurring positions within COLSA. Candidates who express interest may be considered for future opportunities.

About the Role

This role supports Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes, program analysis, and integration efforts across multiple locations, including Dayton, Ohio; Warner Robins, Georgia; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The position is hybrid (in-office and remote) and requires the ability to qualify for a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of DoD acquisition processes and apply analytical methods to gather, evaluate, and improve acquisition effectiveness and compliance.
• Support key acquisition events and reviews, such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and others.
• Apply contracting policies and processes to analyze requirements and assist in developing solutions for pre-award and post-award situations.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining databases, developing program metrics, and integrating risk management plans and strategies.
• Support program briefings, determine program progress, and communicate recommendations to higher management.
• Perform analyses to support program strategy decisions and evaluate implications of existing or proposed projects, programs, and policies.
• Support the development, review, and approval of requirements documents and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process.
• Translate user requirements documents (e.g., Capability Development Document, Capability Production Document, Concept of Operations) into Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation.
• Assist in capability-based planning, material solution analyses, and program integration efforts.
• Provide support for program cost, schedule, and performance, including Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and data calls.
• Support the development and sustainment of program requirements documents, acquisition strategies, integrated schedules, and risk management plans.
• Develop and collect technical data for staff summary packages and coordinate integrated program reviews and conferences.
• Participate in system developer or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical and programmatic reviews, identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Assist with program execution, tracking appropriation and allocation of funds, and ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Develop, analyze, report, and maintain schedules and metrics using tools like Microsoft Project and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Coordinate with external mission partners, including headquarters, major commands, test agencies, and other DoD personnel.
• Support Director’s Action Group (DAG) and Program Execution Group (PEG) processes, including Execution Reviews, Monthly Acquisition Reports (MAR), and Defense Acquisition Executive Summaries (DAES).
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and process improvement working groups, providing advisory support for program source selections.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• One of the following combinations of education/experience:
  • MA/MS degree and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
  • BA/BS degree and fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
  • HSD/GED and twenty (20) years of directly related experience, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• Supplemental Income Protection Programs.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education & Certification Reimbursement.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.

Pay

The salary range represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including location, role, function, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.