- Lead complex acquisition and program management efforts supporting multiple portfolios
- Advise Government leadership on acquisition strategy, program execution, and organizational priorities
- Develop executive-level briefings, white papers, decision memoranda, and strategic communications
- Analyze program performance, schedules, risks, and resource requirements
- Coordinate high-visibility taskers across multiple organizations
- Lead Integrated Product Team meetings and executive working groups
- Develop metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting products
- Identify program risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Support strategic planning, organizational assessments, and process improvement initiatives
- Coordinate budget planning, financial execution reporting, and resource management activities
- Mentor junior analysts and provide technical leadership across the contract team
- Build collaborative relationships with Government leadership and external stakeholders
- Ensure assigned efforts meet customer priorities, schedules, and quality expectations
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance or above
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, engineering, acquisition, or related field
- 10+ years of DoD acquisition, program management, or business operations experience
- Extensive knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System and DoD program management processes
- Experience supporting senior executive leadership (O-6/GS-15/SES equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience leading complex analytical projects
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Master's degree preferred
- DAWIA/Back-to-Basics certification in Program Management or Contracting preferred
- Experience supporting CPE-CBRND or other Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) preferred
- Knowledge of PPBE/PPBEA, JCIDS, and defense resource management processes preferred
- Experience developing executive dashboards and performance metrics preferred
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and process improvement initiatives preferred
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in acquisition strategy, program management, and organizational priorities, with a strong focus on developing executive-level communications and performance metrics. Proven ability to lead complex projects, mentor teams, and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- DoD Acquisition Experience
- Program Management
- Executive-Level Communication
- Analytical Project Leadership
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Program Management
- Acquisition Strategy
- Performance Metrics Development
- Risk Analysis
- Budget Planning
- Process Improvement
- Resource Management
- Analytical Project Leadership
- Executive Dashboard Development
- Organizational Assessment
Soft Skills
- Outstanding Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Mentoring
- Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- DAWIA/Back-to-Basics Certification
Industry Keywords
- Defense Acquisition System
- DoD Program Management Processes
- CPE-CBRND
- Major Defense Acquisition Programs
- PPBE/PPBEA
- JCIDS
- Defense Resource Management