Acquisition Strategy and Documentation Principal

Abacus Technology Corporation; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks an Acquisition Strategy and Documentation Principal to provide acquisition support for the C3I&N Directorate at Hanscom AFB.

This full-time role focuses on leading the Comply-to-Connect initiative and delivering strategic acquisition documentation and briefings for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience in acquisitions, including at least 10 years supporting DoD programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience identifying acquisition strategy issues and proposing alternative solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning, and ability to work independently or in a team under tight deadlines.
• Experience with ACAT I programs and development of RFPs and strategy reviews.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; capable of presenting briefs to senior leaders.
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead program manager for the Comply-to-Connect (C2C) initiative, driving a cybersecurity capability aligned with DoD Zero Trust goals.
• Prepare and deliver monthly status briefings directly to the Program Executive Officer (PEO).
• Lead rapid program startup and kickoff activities after contract award, scheduled for late summer.
• Coordinate with the vendor to accelerate timelines and keep deployment on track.
• Understand how C2C integrates with existing infrastructure and security frameworks.

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking an Acquisition Strategy and Documentation Principal to provide acquisition support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead program manager for the Comply-to-Connect (C2C) initiative, driving a critical cybersecurity capability directly tied to the Department of the Air Force's (DAF) Zero Trust goals.
• Manage intense leadership oversight and high visibility, which includes preparing and delivering monthly status briefings directly to the Program Executive Officer (PEO).
• Lead rapid program startup and kickoff activities immediately following the contract award scheduled for late summer.
• Maintain tight coordination with the vendor to accelerate timelines, meet aggressive delivery schedules, and keep deployment on track.
• Master the technical landscape quickly to understand how C2C integrates with existing infrastructure and security frameworks.
• Brief senior leaders on complex technical concepts using clear, high-level, and highly effective communication.

Qualifications

20+ years experience in acquisitions including at least 10 years experience support DoD programs. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience identifying acquisition strategy issues and proposing alternative solutions. Demonstrated experience in assisting with strategic level issues and ability to work independently as well as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities. Possesses proven leadership, team building, strategic planning, and organizational development skills. Experience with an ACAT I level program, including development of new programs with the Acquisition community. Experience in the development of RFP documentation and support of Acquisition Strategy reviews. Demonstrated experience in packaging and presenting briefings for senior level reviews. Experience initiating and managing high visibility programs. Program control and Program Execution Group experience highly desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Must be able to work proactively, with minimal supervision, and effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.). Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

The projected compensation range for this position is $155,700-$170,100. There are multiple factors that can impact a final salary, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (if remote or different from the stated location for this position), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Abacus Technology offers a benefits package that includes: Health and Dental Insurance; 401(k) and Matching; Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; and Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled