Acquisition Program Manager

RPMGlobal; Eglin Village (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Management Professional to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Dominance Division, at Eglin AFB, FL. You will manage acquisition programs across the full DoD lifecycle, driving data‑driven decisions and rigorous program execution in a high‑stakes environment.

Responsibilities include advising Government Program Managers, developing strategic documentation (AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, SOW/SOO/CDRLs), and coordinating across engineering,

Qualifications

• Requires US Citizenship and current Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 25 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience within a DoD acquisition environment and working with AFLCMC/AF/AQ organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition program management across all phases of the DoD lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support).
• Advise Government Program Managers on program execution, acquisition strategy, and risk management.
• Develop and coordinate documentation (AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, SOW/SOO/CDRLs).
• Monitor and evaluate program cost, schedule, and performance using EVM and metrics.
• Coordinate across engineering, logistics, test, and finance stakeholders for integrated execution.
• Prepare briefings and decision materials for senior leadership.
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities as applicable.

Skills

DoD acquisition lifecycle

Earned Value Management (EVM)

IPTs leadership

Risk management

Contract coordination

Briefings & decision support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity 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.

Essential Job Functions:

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

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, US Citizenship is required.

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

Current Top Secret clearance

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

Desired Skills:

• 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)