Acquisition Program Manager (AFNWC/NCC)

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site at Offutt AFB

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager to support AFNWC/NCC initiatives at Offutt AFB, NE. The role focuses on managing DoD infrastructure programs from development through sustainment, ensuring alignment with DoD directives and program baselines.

The candidate will provide PM support, perform independent lifecycle analyses, and coordinate information flows with IPTs and senior leadership while maintaining strict control of GFI and classified materials.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI clearance.
• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, including 5 years supporting the DoD.
• Strong knowledge of DoD and AF acquisition policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide general PM support for DoD infrastructure program applications across development, deployment, operations and sustainment per DoD directives and baselines.
• Assist PM/FM with independent analysis for life-cycle planning and execution.
• Monitor architectures and advise on compliance with network centricity specifications.
• Support IPTs and manage cost, schedule and performance metrics for high-risk projects.
• Prepare reports and briefings for IPTs, FM, and senior decision-makers.
• Coordinate delivery of Government Furnished Information to vendors and manage classified material controls.

Skills

Program management

DoD acquisition processes

AF acquisition processes

USSTRATCOM familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

Education: High School DiplomaYears of Experience: Minimum of 15years 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 + CEEducation: Bachelor's degreeYears 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 InformationLocation: Offutt AFB, NEOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-SiteTravel: None