Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager
Program Manager, Senior
Eglin Air Force Base
Niceville, FL

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Senior Program Manager to join the team at Eglin, AFB in Niceville, Florida. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, evaluate, analyze, and assess projects to recommend strategies meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• 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.
• Provide 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.
• Assist in drafting 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.

Education and Experience:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD;
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  Fifteen (15) years of directly related experience.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.  

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance by date of hire.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
•  Paid Holidays
•  Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ