Senior Program Manager - DoD Acquisition Manager

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager with Acquisition Expertise to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Determine Acquisition Approach: Use DoD 5000 adaptive acquisition framework to select an appropriate approach for a Defense program or programs.
• Coordinate Acquisition Documentation: Analyze, assess, and coordinate acquisition program documentation, including Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Program Baseline, and Acquisition Decision Memorandums.
• Ensure Compliance: Leverage expertise in acquisitions to ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series, OMB circulars, Defense Acquisition Guide, and DoD Guide to Planning and Scheduling.
• Program Execution
  • Build Relationships: Foster relationships with external stakeholders, including Resource Sponsor, Requirements Officer, Operational Test Authority, and other relevant parties.
  • Execute Acquisitions: Execute acquisition requirements, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
  • Develop Acquisition Documents: Create and execute mission-level acquisition strategies, plans, and concepts, as well as develop and evaluate impacts across technical, financial, and integration dimensions.
• Operational Support
  • Provide SME Advice: Offer acquisition subject matter expert (SME) advice and support, including report preparation, paper writing, and briefing development.
  • Manage Complex Tasks: Coordinate and manage complex tasks with focus on coordination, discretion, and strategic insight.
  • Support Strategic Communication: Engage with leadership to develop, monitor, and support strategic communication activities, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Portfolio Management
  • Align Acquisitions: Provide actionable recommendations to program leadership on deliverables and services, presenting multiple options to enhance decision-making aligned with public interest and program responsibilities.
  • Evaluate Acquisition Documentation: Evaluate acquisition documentation for policy adherence, strategy alignment, technical approach consistency, and feasibility within cost, schedule, and performance constraints.
• Planning and Coordination
  • Develop Master Schedule: Develop and maintain a master schedule of planning activities with detailed timelines, coordinating with leadership to proactively manage the planning process.
  • Synchronize Planning Efforts: Ensure synchronization and integration of all strategic planning efforts, contributing to Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Maintain Stakeholder Relationships: Maintain stakeholder communication and coordination, ensuring effective alignment with program objectives.

Skills Required

• At least 10 years of government acquisition experience (preferably ACAT I or ACAT II)
• Superior verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills
• Ability to create, cultivate, and communicate innovative concepts and Courses of Action (COAs)
• Extensive program management experience, strategic communication/planning experience, and senior-level acquisition experience
• Expert knowledge of the DoD protocol, acquisition, operational, and project management processes and policies.
• Program Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA PM Level II, or equivalent certification preferred
• U.S. citizenship required
• Secret clearance (TS preferred)
• Salary range: $100,000-$160,000/year depending on experience and qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.