Acquisition Program Management Senior

COLSA Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. You will coordinate enterprise-level acquisition program management, maintain acquisition battle rhythms, and help deliver critical warfighter capabilities.

This role emphasizes DoD regulations (DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101), schedule and cost baselines, and senior-level briefings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 10+ years in relevant discipline, including 5+ years with the DoD.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years in relevant discipline, including 5+ years with the DoD.
• High school diploma with 15 years of directly related experience, including 8+ years with the DoD.
• Experience managing programs per regulations in the DoD 5000 series.
• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Preferred: working knowledge of cyber networks, enterprise environments, systems or applications.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of systems acquisition and program management per DoDI 5000.02 and AFI 63-101/20-101.
• Analyze program effectiveness and productivity using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Provide information to leaders on schedule and cost baselines and recommend viable solutions.
• Communicate clearly in oral and written form through quality acquisition documentation.
• Plan and assess system acquisition across development, production and deployment of weapons systems.
• Prepare acquisition reports (DAES, MAR) and support reviews and IMP/IMS.

Skills

Program management

DoD knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (HNC) at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. In this role, the selected candidate will provide enterprise-level acquisition program management support, helping coordinate and guide program execution across the division, maintain HNC's acquisition battle rhythm, and support the successful delivery of mission‑critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
• Apply knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Provide information to program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e., Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR), etc.). Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee‑centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
  • Master's degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD.
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and 15 years of directly related experience, including at least 8 years supporting the DoD.
• Experience managing programs in accordance with regulatory requirements outlined in the DoD 5000 series.
• U.S. citizenship required. Must possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of cyber networks, enterprise environments, systems, and/or applications.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.