DoD Acquisition Program Manager — TS/SCI Clearance

Applied Research Solutions; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager to support DoD acquisition programs through all lifecycle phases at Wright Patterson AFB. You will develop requirements, manage schedules, assess risks, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliant program execution.

A TS/SCI clearance is required. The role emphasizes DoD processes, analytical methods, and governance across requirements, design reviews, and program metrics.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and eligible for a security clearance.
• Advanced degree with extensive DoD program management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Apply DoD acquisition processes and analytical methods to improve acquisition effectiveness and compliance.
• Develop and draft acquisition documentation including requirements, plans, and strategies.
• Support key acquisition events including System Requirements Reviews, Design Reviews, and Configuration Audits.
• Establish and maintain program databases and develop/analyze key program metrics.
• Develop and integrate risk management plans and strategies.
• Track technical metrics and report program status to leadership.
• Perform analyses to support program strategy decisions and courses of action.
• Support requirements document development through JCIDS process.
• Translate user requirements into RFP documentation.
• Support capability planning processes and CRRA.
• Promote the use of Modeling, Simulation & Analysis throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Integrate intelligence information to ensure cross-enterprise capabilities planning.
• Prepare Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), CDRLs, and respond to data calls.
• Develop technical data and inputs for milestone approval packages.
• Coordinate and participate in integrated program reviews and conferences.
• Track appropriation and allocation of funds to ensure efficient execution.
• Develop, analyze, report, and maintain program schedules and metrics.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to evaluate program health.
• Interface with external organizations including headquarters, major commands, and test agencies.
• Support Director's Action Group processes including Execution Reviews and acquisition reports.
• Participate in IPTs and Process Improvement Working Groups.

Skills

DoD acquisition knowledge

TS/SCI clearance

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Analytical communication

Education

Advanced Degree (MA/MS) with 12+ years DoD PM exp

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) with 15+ years DoD PM exp

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager to support DoD acquisition programs through all lifecycle phases at Wright Patterson AFB. You will develop requirements, manage schedules, assess risks, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliant program execution.

A TS/SCI clearance is required. The role emphasizes DoD processes, analytical methods, and governance across requirements, design reviews, and program metrics.