Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Overview SENIOR ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA SALARY RANGE: $145,000 - $155,000 annually* depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications JOB STATUS: Full-time;salaried CLEARANCE: Top Secret with SCI Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM), which is located at Hanscom AFB, MA. Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space. Required Qualifications / Skills Must be a US citizen Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance Preferred Qualifications / Skills Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs. Technical Skills DoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycleKnowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidanceProgram risk management and acquisition reportingCost, schedule, and performance managementDevelopment and review of acquisition documentation and milestone packagesExperience supporting IPTs, PMRs, and acquisition reviewsFamiliarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-based systemsExperience with acquisition and financial systems including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge of EVM analysis and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) Interpersonal Skills Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to develop and present briefings to senior leadershipStrong analytical and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environmentAbility to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams Responsibilities The Senior Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs. Duties Include, But Not Limited To Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulationsPlan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectivesProvide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capabilitySupport development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentationAssist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentationSupport program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groupsDevelop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadershipSupport source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentationReview acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidanceSupport implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnelAssist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule managementSupport preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentationMonitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholdersProvide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practicesSupport operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activitiesMaintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable #CJ