Senior Acquisition Planner - C2IN

Senior Acquisition Planner

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that they meet the minimum requirements of the position.

About the role

Senior Acquisition Planner supporting CPE C2IN SEPM at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate daily planning efforts, including coordinating meetings, working groups, and synchronization forums.
• Develop integrated planning products that align operational requirements, capabilities, acquisition authorities, contracts, and funding.
• Integrate inputs from PMs, FCD, and unit representatives into cohesive, executable plans.
• Identify and resolve disconnects across requirements, contracts, funding, and program execution.
• Translate operational needs into actionable acquisition strategies and program plans.
• Analyze cost, schedule, and performance to assess mission impact and support PM decision-making.
• Support acquisition processes and documentation (APB, LCSP, TES, TEMP, ASRs, POM).
• Maintain knowledge management and collaboration tools to ensure visibility, transparency, and alignment.
• Draft CPE-level guidance and planning products for Government review and approval.
• Cookordination across Joint, Service, and operational stakeholders to ensure synchronized execution.
• Identify risks and dependencies; recommend and track mitigation actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in military operations planning, acquisition, or program management.
• Strong understanding of DoD planning processes (MDMP/JPP) and acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience supporting ACAT programs and analyzing cost, schedule, and performance.
• Strong coordination, briefing, and analytical skills.
• Active Secret government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of military planning programs (e.g., GCSC) or equivalent training.
• Experience in operational or staff planning roles.
• Familiarity with C2 systems or operational integration environments.
• PMP, DAWIA, or similar certification.

Benefits

JANUS Research Group offers an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process.

Pay

$100K - $150K Annual; Commensurate with Education/Experience

Schedule

Full-time Employee

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package including health and welfare plans and financial products. JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities.