Acquisition Program Management Senior

COLSA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation seeks a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (HNC) at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. The role provides enterprise-level acquisition program management, coordinating execution and maintaining the acquisition battle rhythm to deliver mission-critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Responsibilities include applying DoD and AF policies, preparing briefings and reports, and ensuring cost, schedule, and performance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with 10 years total experience including at least 5 years with the DoD.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 12 years overall experience including at least 5 years with the DoD.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 15 years of directly related experience including at least 8 years with the DoD.
• Experience managing programs in accordance with regulatory requirements in the DoD 5000 series.
• U.S. citizenship required with active DoD Top Secret clearance eligibility for SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of DoD and Air Force acquisition policies and practices.
• Analyze and measure effectiveness and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Provide information to assess schedule and cost baselines and recommend viable solutions.
• Prepare and deliver acquisition documentation and briefings for senior management.
• Plan and assess system acquisitions across development, production, and deployment.
• Develop and support acquisition reports (DAES, MAR, etc.).
• Create program status briefings and schedules for senior management.

Skills

DoD 5000 knowledge

US citizenship

TS/SCI eligibility

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

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.