Acquisition/Product Manager

Apogee Engineering; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst / Software Product Manager to support SOF AT&L and PEO-SDA efforts at MacDill AFB.

The role blends acquisition policy, program management, and agile software delivery to translate warfighter needs into iterative, user-centered software outcomes.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency (DAWIA Level II equivalent) in the Program Management career field, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, or a related discipline.
• Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years of acquisition experience, including DoDI 5000.02 knowledge and agile software delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and maintain program metrics and artifacts.
• Develop elements of program acquisition strategies and market research.
• Prepare reports and decision-support products on program status and policies.
• Support cost/benefit analysis and funding-rule compliance.
• Coordinate program data for leadership decision-making.
• Oversee resources based on priorities and requirements.
• Translate user needs into actionable product work and roadmaps.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, or a related discipline

Master's Degree in Business or a related discipline

Job description

Acquisition/Product Manager

Location: US-FL-Tampa

ID: 2026-1714

Category: Program Management

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Analyst / Software Product Manager located at MacDill AFB, FL, in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L), Program Executive Office for SOF Digital Applications (PEO-SDA). PEO-SDA's vision is to provide USSOCOM a "one-stop shop" for SOF software-intensive digital applications-delivering point-of-need knowledge, innovation, and software support to ensure SOF remains the premier information dominance force anywhere, anytime.

This role is primarily acquisition-focused-supporting program strategy, execution, compliance, and decision-quality program data-while also serving as a product-oriented leader helping translate warfighter needs into iterative, user-centered software outcomes. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of acquisition policy, program management, and agile software delivery to help enable rapid, measurable capability delivery to the warfighter.

This is a full-time position located at MacDill AFB, FL

Responsibilities

Acquisition Analysis & Program Execution (Primary):

• Collect, analyze, and maintain program metrics, requirements inputs, and program artifacts from supported organizations.
• Develop elements of program acquisition strategies, and support/conduct portions of market research.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and decision-support products on program status, policies, procedures, and milestone activities.
• Support cost/benefit analysis, price/cost analysis, and funding-rule compliance across multiple appropriation types.
• Keep program information current; organize and coordinate program data for leadership decision-making.
• Monitor and manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risk; formulate and track proposed mitigations.
• Ensure program compliance with applicable policies and procedures; interpret regulations and directives to determine program impact.
• Answer data calls and inquiries related to program policies, procedures, and execution status.
• Participate in and support the requirements development process with senior managers and government counterparts.
• Determine requirements, develop goals/objectives, and support execution in accordance with approved plans; recommend policy/procedure updates as regulations change.
• Identify and research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in developing solutions.
• Oversee allocation of resources based on program priorities and validated requirements.
• Analyze program effectiveness and efficiency; develop recommendations to improve program operations.
• Coordinate program information with internal and external personnel as required.

Product Management & Software Delivery (Secondary):

• Support product leadership by helping shape and communicate a product vision and roadmap aligned to USSOCOM/PEO-SDA priorities and warfighter needs.
• Partner with government and technical teams to translate user needs into actionable, prioritized work (e.g., features, user stories, backlog inputs).
• Champion user engagement and feedback loops to support delivery of minimum viable capabilities and iterative releases.
• Support execution approaches consistent with modern software delivery (e.g., Agile, Lean, DevSecOps) and rapid delivery objectives.
• Contribute to value and performance assessments by defining and tracking practical measures of progress, quality, cybersecurity posture, and user impact.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.

Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency (DAWIA Level II equivalent) in the Program Management career field, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, or a related discipline

Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years of acquisition experience, including:

• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System (DoDI 5000.02) and related policies
• Demonstrated ability to support program execution in a software-intensive environment; experience supporting agile software delivery and/or modern acquisition pathways
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop clear, decision-ready briefings and written products.
• Ability to interpret regulations/directives and translate them into actionable program guidance.
• Experience managing or supporting cost/schedule/performance/risk tracking and mitigation planning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across stakeholders (government counterparts, contracting, technical teams, and operational users).
• Familiarity with modern software delivery concepts (Agile/DevSecOps) and product planning/backlog
• Deep understanding of agile software development principles and practices (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, DevSecOps).

Preferred Requirements

Education: Master's Degree in Business or a related discipline

Additional Information

Location: MacDill AFB, FL

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site

Travel: 10%