Acquisition Program Manager (AFNWC/NCC)

Apogee Engineering; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering seeks an Acquisition Program Manager to support AFNWC/NCC at Offutt AFB, NE. You will lead program management activities for infrastructure initiatives, ensuring compliance with DoD directives and milestone baselines while coordinating with IPTs and senior decision-makers.

The role requires 15+ years of DoD experience, with strong knowledge of DoD/AF acquisition processes, and experience with USSTRATCOM capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience, incl. DoD support.
• Experience with DoD/AF acquisition processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting a Program Executive Officer or equivalent.
• Experience with USSTRATCOM capabilities and organizational structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide general PM support for infrastructure programs per DoD directives.
• Assist PM/FM with independent life-cycle analysis and planning.
• Monitor architectures and advise on Network Centricity alignment for programs.
• Support IPTs, LRPs, and Vision processes; prepare reports for decision-makers.
• Perform risk analyses and maintain enterprise risk tracking.

Skills

DoD experience

AF acquisition processes

Program Executive Officer exposure

USSTRATCOM capabilities

Strategic planning & governance

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Acquisition Program Manager (AFNWC/NCC)

Location: US-NE-Offutt AFB

ID: 2026-2064

Category: Program Management

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for an Acquisition Program Manager in support of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Combatant Command, Command and Control (C2) Division (AFNWC/NCC).

This is a full-time position located at Offutt AFB, NE

Responsibilities

• Provide general PM support for current and future infrastructure program applications with respect to development, deployment, operations and sustainment based on current DoD Directives (5000 and 8000 series), NDAA Section 804, and Milestone Decision Authority approved baseline
• Provide PM assistance in managing hardware/software resources that support operations and maintenance programs.
• Assist the PM/FM in providing independent analysis to support life-cycle planning and execution.
• Monitor the software and hardware architectures developed by other DoD related contractors and advise the program manager if they meet the specifications of Network Centricity
• Support all program IPT efforts in tracking progress for the modernization and maintenance programs, identifying requirements, developing management approaches for accomplishing each requirement, supporting special studies concerning those programs, and tracking compliance with
• Analyze policy issues/guidance from the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (USD AT&L), SAF/AQ and PEO impacting programs schedules
• Support coordination and integration of the IPTs, Long Range Plan, and related Vision processes
• Prepare reports and/or briefings on research, findings, and recommendations to the IPTs, Functional Managers (FM), and senior decision-makers
• Support and facilitate the delivery of Government Furnished Information (GFI) to Vendors, Government receipt of vendor deliverables, to include software and documentation, and control and accountability for classified material
• Perform/facilitate risk analysis, Risk tracking and documentation in the enterprise risk management tool
• Provide inputs for management processes and metrics, manage and process requirements, validate and verify technical proposals and recommended actions, develop and maintain monthly metrics to show the cost, schedule, and performance of high-risk projects
• Participate in acquisition strategy analysis and planning and review/propose inputs for Request for Proposal (RFP) packages, milestone documentation, and other acquisition program documentation
• Support independent validation and verification analysis of new proposals supporting Software Change Requests (SCRs) for compliance with requirements, adequacy, supportability, and architectural compatibility
• Provide inputs for management processes and metrics, and track cost, schedule, and performance of high-risk projects
• Support multiple seminars per year to facilitate discussion and evaluate emerging technologies

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI Eligibility

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: Minimum of 15 years relevant experience to include:

• 5 years supporting the DoD
• Strong knowledge and experience applying DoD and AF acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and statutory/regulatory requirements
• Experience directly supporting a Program Executive Officer or similar acquisition authority (highly desired)
• Experience with multiple USSTRATCOM capabilities to include nuclear, cyber, global strike, joint electronic warfare, missile defense, and/or intelligence systems
• Strong understanding of USSTRATCOM organizational hierarchies, working groups, boards, councils, and relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications: Sec + CE

Education: Bachelor's degree

Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years supporting the DoD

Additional Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting USSTRATCOM weapon systems and/or capabilities

Additional Information:

Location: Offutt AFB, NE

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site

Travel: None