Program Manager

Abacus Technology Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Program Manager to provide acquisition and advisory services in support of the EPASS program at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring DoD acquisition expertise and a current Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include analyzing system acquisitions, planning strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives, preparing acquisition reports, and supporting program reviews and management briefings for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a program or acquisition management role with ≥3 years in a DoD environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; additional experience may substitute for degree.
• US citizen with current Secret clearance; strong written and oral communication; knowledge of DoD acquisition policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment.
• Formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES, MAR, etc.).
• Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition management

Communication skills

DoD knowledge

Security clearance (Secret)

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Program Manager to provide acquisition and advisory services in support of the EPASS program at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment.
• Formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES, MAR, etc.).
• Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.

Qualifications

3+ years experience in a program or acquisition management role including at least 3 years in a DoD environment. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must possess comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs. Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.). Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage customer and other stakeholder expectations. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

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

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