Acquisition Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide project management, acquisition support of customer development efforts.
• Perform project manager duties to ensure efficient execution of assigned efforts.
• Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, contracts, finance, and program teams.
• Maintain awareness of day-to-day issues and plan/prepare for significant project events.
• Absorb and prepare for significant project events.
• Avoid unnecessary delays and ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks.
• Interface with major defense contractors who supply critical defense capabilities.
• Some travel is expected up to 20%.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience
• Acquisition experience
• Experience working DoD acquisition programs to include DoD contracting and program management strategies, generation of Justification and Authority (J&A) documents, Acquisition Strategy Plan, CDRLs, as well as assisting with creation of Statement of Objectives and Statement of Work for research and development (R&D) activities.
• Have experience working on classified and/or special access programs.
• Be a self-starter, thrive in a dynamic environment, can accomplish high-level tasks independently, is skilled in problem definition, and work well with other team members, members of the Senior Executive Service and senior military officers.
• Must have experience with collaboration tools including, but not limited to: Confluence and/or Jira.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, be capable of developing briefings and reports accurately summarizing program performance and addressing key issues for senior DAF and OSD leadership, and other DoD offices.
• Extensive acquisition and contract management experience, specifically monitoring program execution and integration of complex programs and systems, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s framework, directives, and policies.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project for financial and schedule analysis of technology projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business (if Business, must have at least 3 years of experience working on DoD contracts/programs having a heavy focus on engineering)
• Master’s degree; Business, Project Management; Engineering, or other military studies related field (Desired)
• 10+ years of experience
• Project management certifications (e.g., DAU, PMP, Agile, or similar)

Pay

TBD

Schedule

N/A