Acquisition Program Management, Senior

Canvas II, LLC.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas, Inc. in Florida seeks a Senior Acquisition Program Management Professional to support the Air Force lifecycle management and fielding of air armament and conventional munitions programs.

You will enable data‑driven decisions across development, production and deployment while advising Government Program Managers and leading cross‑functional teams. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with extensive DoD acquisition experience or a Master’s degree with significant related experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle and DoDI 5000 series.
• DoD or AF acquisition experience preferred; experience with air armament systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition program management across all phases of the DoD lifecycle
• Advise Government Program Managers on execution, strategy, and risk
• Develop and coordinate acquisition documentation (AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, SOW, SOO, CDRLs)
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and performance using EVM
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and maintain risk registers
• Lead or support IPTs, milestone reviews, and technical reviews
• Support source selection activities and contract modifications
• Coordinate across engineering, logistics, test, and financial stakeholders
• Prepare briefings and decision materials for senior leadership
• Support FMS and international armaments cooperation

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

DoD acquisition knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Canvas, Inc., is hiring for a Senior Acquisition Program Management Professional supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position provides acquisition and program management support across the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems, enabling rapid, data-driven decision making in support of mission-critical programs. The Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) is responsible for delivering advanced air dominance and weapons capabilities for the United States. Our Program Managers support the government with planning, researching, analyzing and assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of weapons systems and associated equipment acquisitions (development, production and deployment), and formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide acquisition program management support across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
• Advise Government Program Managers on program execution, acquisition strategy, and risk management
• Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation such as: Acquisition Strategy (AS) Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO), and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Monitor and evaluate program cost, schedule, and performance using metrics and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; maintain and manage risk registers
• Lead or support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), milestone reviews, and technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Support source selection activities, including proposal evaluation and contract modifications
• Coordinate across engineering, logistics, test, and financial stakeholders to ensure integrated program execution
• Prepare and deliver briefings, status reports, and decision support materials to senior leadership
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and international armaments cooperation efforts, as applicable
• Clearance: Current Top Secret clearance

Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance
• PMP (Project Management Professional DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management or equivalent)
• Experience supporting AFLCMC, SAF/AQ, or equivalent Air Force acquisition organizations
• Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series
• Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation (AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, etc.)
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting
• Experience with risk management and mitigation planning
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
• Understanding of requirements development and JCIDS processes (ICD, CDD, CPD)

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Ability to operate independently as a senior adviser to government leadership
• Strong leadership and team coordination across cross-functional environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Strategic thinking and complex problem-solving abilities

Onsite Eglin AFB, FL Travel: 10-20% depending on program needs

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.