Program Manager, Journeyman - Secret

Essential Job Functions

• Support the E-7 Program Office and provide acquisition and program management support across the lifecycle of advanced airborne command and control capabilities.
• Assist government leadership in managing program execution, acquisition strategies, contract activities, Agile software development efforts, DevSecOps initiatives, and mission planning capabilities.
• Ensure programs meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Support program execution activities to ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies, including DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.80, and DoDI 5000.81.
• Develop and implement acquisition strategies that support program cost, schedule, performance, and technical objectives.
• Support contract execution activities including acquisition documentation reviews, milestone decision briefings, Statements of Work (SOWs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Request for Proposal (RFP) development.
• Evaluate program health and provide recommendations regarding program execution, schedule performance, resource requirements, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain acquisition reports and program documentation including Monthly Acquisition Reports (MAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) inputs, Acquisition Program Baselines (APBs), and executive-level briefings.
• Support risk management activities including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and coordination of program risk boards and working groups.
• Aid in source selection activities including acquisition planning, evaluation criteria development, proposal reviews, and contract administration support.
• Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities and coordinate efforts to align mission planning capabilities with operational and testing requirements.

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required. An Active Secret Clearance is also required.
• A Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, including at least 3 years supporting DoD; OR 8 Years of directly related experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD.
• Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition and program management principles as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques used to gather, analyze, and measure acquisition program effectiveness, efficiency, and performance.
• Experience supporting acquisition program execution, reporting, and decision-making activities.
• Ability to develop acquisition documentation, briefings, plans, and program management products.
• Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.
• Knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75 acquisition processes.
• Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management activities.
• Familiarity with cloud-based systems and cloud cost/performance management.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.
• Experience supporting acquisition reporting, risk management, and milestone review activities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and DoD acquisition systems including IDECS, EDA, and CCaR.