Senior Program Manager

Expertise And Functions Plan

Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives for acquisition and development programs
Provide program-level acquisition support to PMs and IPT Leads to guide execution and maintain battle rhythm
Analyze program health and advise leadership on options to maintain objectives
Support and develop program status briefings and acquisition schedules for senior management
Contribute to RFP development including SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and technical documentation
Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, APBs, PMRs, etc.) for consistency and accuracy
Prepare statutory and regulatory acquisition reports, milestone documentation, and MARs
Implement and execute acquisition processes in collaboration with government and prime contractors
Provide program management expertise per DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, and relevant DoD/AF policy
Identify policy disconnects and provide interpretation across acquisition activities
Advise on PM best practices to improve efficiency and cost avoidance
Support acquisition strategy development, market research, risk assessment, and MTA/UCA initiatives
Coordinate and support scheduling personnel and risk management planning
Maintain and update acquisition reports and documentation in tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA
Assist with funding document preparation (e.g., PRs, MIPRs) and briefings
Support for life cycle logistics and operational supportability
Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency
Monitor and review contractor deliverables, schedules, integration plans, and IT interface controls
Draft contractual letters and developing source selection strategies and documents
Track and advise on acquisition reform policy impacts
Support mission execution including planning, analysis, event integration/execution, and reporting
Oversee MPE system development and ensure alignment with OFP testing and fielding requirements
Review and evaluate ECPs, RFPs, incentive clauses, and cost proposals for MPEC-II DOs
Correlate EVM cost reports with IMS CDRLs and support risk assessments
Provide DoD directive and AFI guidance to branch chiefs and project managers
Support Mission Planning Independent Validation, FQT, and Development Evaluations
Identify acquisition policy gaps and recommend management solutions

Requirements

Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience: 10+ years of general experience, 5+ years working in the DoD sector

Security

Must be a US citizen
Must have an active Secret clearance

Physical Requirements

Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Pay

The projected salary range for this position is $99,000 - $117,000.

Schedule

N/A