Acquisition Program Manager with Security Clearance

Gemini Industries; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 152,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Industries Inc. seeks an Acquisition Program Manager to lead National Security programs at Fort Washington, MD. This onsite role requires TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in DoD program management and systems acquisition.

The successful candidate will draft acquisition plans, manage risk, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure milestones are met under strict government standards. Fifteen years of experience and a PMP/DAWIA equivalent are highly desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of work-related experience.
• At least ten (10) years in DoD acquisition program management.
• Expert in DoD systems and non-systems program management requirements.
• Experience developing DoD acquisition documentation and milestone planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise with DoD systems and full life cycle program management including acquisition strategy, requirements, and risk management.
• Draft and coordinate acquisition plans, requirements approvals, and other program documents; brief milestones to leadership.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver program execution briefings and contract reviews; manage project documentation and risk mitigation.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute regular Sprint/Project Reviews and monitor progress and performance.

Education

MS/MA or BA/BS with 8 years of work experience (4 related)

Tools

PMP or DAWIA equivalent

Job description

Acquisition Program Manager Location
Fort Washington, MD Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI Clearance Required Job Code
1231 Gemini Industries Inc. provides technical, management and operations services to support National Security projects. We provide rapid response to the critical needs of our customers and those they serve. We perform analyses and develop operations plans to anticipate and prepare for the future. And we deliver advanced technology to improve our customer’s success in executing its mission. Gemini seeks innovative, results-oriented individuals with the creativity, initiative, and intelligence to overcome any challenge and succeed. Members of the Gemini team thrive in a culture that is anticipatory, agile, and schedule-driven; with a sense of urgency and a drive to succeed. Our culture involves:

• The best and brightest personnel
• Work at a high operations tempo
• Integrated teams delivering rapid solutions
• An attitude that balances “I can make it better” with “As long as we succeed” Acquisition Program Manager Location: Fort Washington, MD (Onsite) Clearance: TS/SCI Education: MS/MA (or a BA/BS plus an additional 8 years of work experience, 4 of which must be work-related) Salary Range: $152 - 162k Outcomes: The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position: * Formally track all tasks, to include: assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request. * Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks. * Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation. * Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.
• Responsibilities: The Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Competition (SAF/OC) Concepts, Development and Management Office (SAF/CDM) Cyber Capabilities Support Office (CCSO) is a research and development (R&D) driven technology and development and operational support activity under the cognizance of the United States Air Force (USAF). CCSO develops solutions to hard problems in order to facilitate national success in the Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) domain. By utilizing a unique blend of technology, intelligence, and operations subject matter experts (SMEs) in a quick reaction capability (QRC) environment, CCSO develops focused capabilities to enable the achievement of Combatant Command (COCOM) mission objectives across all phases of combat. The Acquisition Program Manager supports CCSO across its cyber capabilities’ portfolio with a full range of project management tasks, in coordination with government program managers, to include procurement, financial management and planning, systems engineering, production, security, contracting, and logistics for existing and future programs. The Acquisition Program Manager shall support and advise on development and maintenance of all project documentation, and coordination of documentation between functional organizations inside and outside SAF/OC. Per PWS section 1.3.1.1 Project Management/Acquisition Support, and section and 1.3.2, Acquisition Project Support-Cyber, specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Provide expertise with DoD systems and non-systems full life cycle program management support, to include but not limited to: acquisition strategy development, requirement documentation development, project management documentation and reports, stakeholder management, monitoring of cost, performance and schedule, and DoD risk management techniques. * Draft documentation (e.g., acquisition plans, requirements approval documents, justification and approvals, statement of objectives/statement of work/performance work statements, quality contract data requirements list, assurance plans, etc.); presentation materials (e.g., early strategy and issues sessions, acquisition strategy panel briefings, etc.); and prepare and coordinate, within SAF/OC, staff summary packages to support acquisition milestone coordination and decisions (RR #18). * Support risk management and process improvement by developing risk mitigation strategies, recommended courses of actino, and documentation (RR# 19). * Support development of program execution briefings and contract review briefings. * Participate as an acquisition SME in internal and external SAF/OC meetings. The contractor shall develop and coordinate responses to internal and external program inquiries. * Support development of Program Element Monitor (PEM) briefings, staffer briefs, and recommend to the Government language for annual Congressional Justifications Books. * Work with other functional areas including financial management on PEM related activities (e.g., tracking, monitoring, and reporting of program element execution, contract actions, unfunded requirements, and necessary program metrics). * Develop and deliver program execution briefings and contract review briefings. * Develop, advise on, and maintain all project documentation. * Conduct ongoing risk management, issue resolution, and process improvements on projects assigned. * Provide ongoing project execution oversight and leadership to include schedule development and monitoring; technical development prioritization, goal setting, and monitoring; technical execution performance monitoring and assessment; resource monitoring and assessment; technical integration planning, scheduling, and implementation; test planning, scheduling, coordination, implementation, and oversight; risk and issue identification and mitigation; and financial execution monitoring. * Plan, coordinate, and execute regular, ongoing Sprint Reviews and Project Reviews for projects assigned. * Evaluate and communicate project progress in writing, in briefings, and in discussions with Government Program Managers, other CDM personnel, and leadership (RR# 26). * Anticipate and comprehend technical issues related to cyber capability efforts and work with appropriate team members to resolve. * Develop and oversee improvements to the capability roadmap, to include: new features, functionality, and integration points. * Support transition efforts to effectively deliver operations-ready capabilities. Transition support shall include coordination of site deliveries and installations, guidance and oversight of developer deliveries, and support transition engagements to include life cycle sustainment planning for transition.
• Qualifications: The candidate must have the following qualifications: * Minimum of fifteen (15) years of work-related experience. * Of those 15 years, a minimum of ten (10) years conducting DoD acquisition program management. * A recognized expert in their area of expertise. * Expertise analyzing, developing, and advising on DoD systems and non-systems program management requirements and acquisition strategies. * Expertise developing and coordinating DoDI 5000.02 acquisition and sustainment or Services Category (S-CAT) level I through V milestone planning and reporting documentation. * Ability to work on high-visibility and mission critical taskings independently. * Exceptional verbal and written communications skills. The following qualifications are desired: * PMP or DAWIA equivalent. * Knowledgeable and skilled at applying Generative AI Travel: Vicinity travel within the National Capital Region (NCR) and occasional long-distance travel outside the NCR. Other Requirements: Other Requirements: E‑Verify Notice of Participation This employer participates in E‑Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E‑Verify, please visit: www.e‑verify.gov
• We seek:
• Highly motivated self-starters
• Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts
• Individuals who have a “let me try” attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward
• Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve (“let me try again”)
• Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy. Gemini Industries Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / affirmatively action employer. We are committed to abiding by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability and any other basis protected