Acquisition Program Manager

Koniag Information Security Services, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager in Alexandria, VA, to develop acquisition strategies and policies for the Department of Defense. The successful candidate will manage program risks and compliance, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree and current TS/SCI clearance are required for this role, which offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Three weeks paid time off

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in program management.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD portfolio-managed capabilities.
• Current/Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop capability portfolio cost assessments and performance objectives.
• Review contracts and monitor program costs and schedules.
• Establish stakeholder communication programs and support risk mitigation efforts.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Koniag Professional Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager with a TS/SCI clearance to support KPS and our government customer at the Mark Center, Alexandria, VA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Professional Services (KPS) currently has an opening for a Program Manager for the Acquisition Integration and Interoperability (AI2) Office in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)). The successful candidate will lead activities supporting the development of acquisition strategies, policy formulation, and translating warfighting requirements into operationally effective capabilities. The candidate will design schedules and produce roadmaps. The candidate will also monitor compliance with contractual requirements, identify and assess risks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and monitor capability portfolio cost assessments, schedules, and performance objectives to ensure continuous support to the warfighter.
• Develop program acquisition strategy; identify needs, conduct research, and draft capabilities needs statement, acquisition strategies, and acquisition plans.
• Review contracts, monitor program costs and schedule, identify risks, support risk mitigation efforts, and notify government officials if budget execution efforts are misaligned.
• Establish a robust stakeholder communication program. Communicate program status and risks to stakeholders, including leadership and end-users.
• Support the government lead to identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, including cost, schedule, technical, and programmatic risks.
• Support the government lead in ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with other program managers, functional specialists, and stakeholders to achieve portfolio objectives.
• Assist other team members in their assigned tasks and initiatives to accomplish the overall mission.

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience with DoD portfolio-managed capabilities and program management.
• Understand the Defense Acquisition System (DAS), including the Acquisition, JCIDS, and PPBE processes.
• Experience designing and updating schedules and product roadmaps.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to uphold a strict level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to take a conceptual discussion and convey the “so what” to other acquisition professionals, government leadership, and peers.
• Highly motivated professional and capable of managing a demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage.
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams, Excel, and Outlook application skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, and Military Department policies and procedures preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or field

Security Pre-Requisite:

• To be considered, must have a Current/Active TS/SCI clearance

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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