Acquisition Program Management, Senior

Canvas Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Management Professional to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin AFB, FL. You will manage DoD acquisition programs across the full lifecycle, advise on strategy, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing critical documentation, tracking cost and schedule via EVM, and leading or supporting IPTs and reviews. Travel to program sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 25 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 15 years in DoD or regulated environments.
• Program management experience in DoD acquisition programs or equivalent.
• PMP certification and DAWIA II/III in Program Management preferred.
• Current TS/SCI clearance preferred; experience with AFLCMC or similar Air Force organizations.
• Experience with acquisition documentation (AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, SOW/SOO/CDRLs).
• Strong knowledge of EVM, risk management, and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition program management across the full DoD lifecycle from concept to fielding.
• Advise Government PMs on strategy, execution, and risk management.
• Develop, review, and coordinate AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, SOW/SOO, and CDRLs.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and performance using EVM metrics.
• Lead or support IPTs, milestone reviews, and technical evaluations.
• Support source selection, contract modifications, and cross-functional coordination.
• Prepare briefings, status reports, and senior leader decision materials.
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities as applicable.

Skills

Acquisition PM

IPTs leadership

EVM analysis

Risk management

DoD lifecycle

Program documentation

FMS coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PMP

DAWIA II/III

TS/SCI clearance

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Canvas, Inc., is hiring for a SeniorAcquisition 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 dominanceand 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, productionanddeployment), and formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performanceobjectives.

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
• Program management experience preferably within a DoD acquisition or other regulated environment

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 adviserto 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