Acquisition Program Manager, Senior - PR 1366

PE Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for a Acquisition Program Manager, Senior at Wright Patterson AFB, OH supporting the Medium Altitude Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MAUAS) Program Office, which is responsible for the research, development, production, and lifecycle sustainment of unmanned aerial systems.

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General Function: .

• Provide advisory support for acquisition management, program planning, and integration across aircraft R&D, production, life‑cycle acquisition, and sustainment, including financial and contract management, budget analysis, protocol, and DFAS interactions.
• Coordinate with AFLCMC/WII team members to identify issues, recommend response alternatives, and produce timely, fully staffed draft documentation.
• Support planning, development, and staffing of mid‑level briefings, correspondence, reports, databases, websites, and other program products.
• Review AFLCMC/WII processes and procedures and recommend process improvements for Government consideration.
• Assist in reviewing ACAT reporting requirements and help locate, collate, or generate required data, including recommending improvements to reporting processes.
• Provide advisory input for planning, organizing, and facilitating meetings, including teleconferences and video conferences.
• Develop and coordinate acquisition management and program planning correspondence, securing leadership approval prior to distribution.
• Support financial and acquisition management functions, including tracking contracts, invoices, and contract modifications.
• Review, monitor, and advise on documentation of cost, schedule, and performance for assigned contractor activities.
• Translate requirements into recommended contract documents such as PBSOWs and CDRLs, and advise n applicable FAR/DFARS clauses.
• Provide advisory support for developing risk mitigation strategies and related documentation.
• Apply subject‑matter expertise across logistics, maintenance, supply, financial management, security, information management, and contracting to analyze, design, and evaluate program solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of configuration control, developmental/operational testing, force development evaluation, depot sustainment requirements, and requirements documentation for RPAs or similar systems.
• Analyze operational capability requirements and determine technical solutions addressing aircraft supportability, certification, equipment readiness, and contractor‑generated technical data.
• Coordinate with DCMA, QA, and warfighters to support DD250s, acceptance test procedures, and aircraft delivery.
• Provide advisory and documentation support for analyzing MQ‑9 UAS technical solutions and preparing materials for senior‑level briefings and budget justification.
• Support development of SOWs, program plans, acquisition management plans, and Program Protection Plans, including participation in fact‑finding and providing recommendations.
• Assist in identifying performance standards and documenting acquisition and sustainment processes for MQ‑9 or similar systems.
• Support development and maintenance of databases used to store, retrieve, and track key program metrics and other required program data.
• Assist with CLS efforts, depot transition planning, business case analyses, sustainment requirements, long‑range planning, and documentation of cost, schedule, and performance for MQ‑9 system upgrades, maintenance, and integration activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:

• Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) and twelve years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, BA/BS degree, and fifteen years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD.
• Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret level.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (including Excel, Word, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project).
• Must be able to perform all functional duties independently.
• Must be able to transport self to various facility sites, as required. If using own motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

PE Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.

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