Defense Aircraft Programs Manager

Canvas II, LLC.; Robins Air Force Base (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas II, LLC. seeks experienced specialists with strong acquisition and program management knowledge to support DoD aircraft weapon systems. The role involves managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk while producing data analyses and validated acquisition documents.

The team supports milestone planning and decision documentation, coordinating across staff and senior leadership to ensure alignment with DoD 5000 and AFI 63-101/20-101 requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in a related field with 10 years of experience, 5 in DoD/USG ISR/SOF.
• Bachelor’s in a related field with 12 years of experience, 5 in DoD/USG ISR/SOF.
• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in PWS requirements, 8 in DoD/USG ISR/SOF.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering data, conducting analyses, evaluation, and validation of acquisition programmatic documentation.
• Balance cost, schedule, and performance to meet organizational goals and financial targets.
• Support milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparation, staff coordination, and decision documentation.

Skills

Acquisition program management

Cost/schedule/performance management

Risk management

DoD 5000 compliance

AFI 63-101/20-101 familiarity

Milestone planning

Briefing preparation

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in a related field

Bachelor’s in a related field

15 years related experience with certifications (DoD/USG ISR/SOF)

Job description

Canvas II, LLC. seeks experienced specialists with strong acquisition and program management knowledge to support DoD aircraft weapon systems. The role involves managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk while producing data analyses and validated acquisition documents.

The team supports milestone planning and decision documentation, coordinating across staff and senior leadership to ensure alignment with DoD 5000 and AFI 63-101/20-101 requirements.