Acquisition Strategy and Documentation Principal

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead program manager for the Comply-to-Connect (C2C) initiative, driving a critical cybersecurity capability directly tied to the Department of the Air Force's (DAF) Zero Trust goals.
• Manage intense leadership oversight and high visibility, which includes preparing and delivering monthly status briefings directly to the Program Executive Officer (PEO).
• Lead rapid program startup and kickoff activities immediately following the contract award scheduled for late summer.
• Maintain tight coordination with the vendor to accelerate timelines, meet aggressive delivery schedules, and keep deployment on track.
• Master the technical landscape quickly to understand how C2C integrates with existing infrastructure and security frameworks.
• Brief senior leaders on complex technical concepts using clear, high-level, and highly effective communication.

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience in acquisitions including at least 10 years experience support DoD programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience identifying acquisition strategy issues and proposing alternative solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in assisting with strategic level issues and ability to work independently as well as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
• Possesses proven leadership, team building, strategic planning, and organizational development skills.
• Experience with an ACAT I level program, including development of new programs with the Acquisition community.
• Experience in the development of RFP documentation and support of Acquisition Strategy reviews.
• Demonstrated experience in packaging and presenting briefings for senior level reviews.
• Experience initiating and managing high visibility programs.
• Program control and Program Execution Group experience highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to work proactively, with minimal supervision, and effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $155,700-$170,100.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance