Program Manager

Abacus Technology; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires 12+ years in program or acquisition management, including DoD experience, and a TS/SCI clearance. The candidate will coordinate acquisition planning, brief senior leadership, and ensure effectiveness of program efforts within the DoD framework.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in a program or acquisition management role, including at least 5 years in a DoD environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and program management practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to brief senior management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition for development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and equipment.
• Formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Support acquisition reports, including statutory/regulatory reports (e.g., DAES, MAR).
• Support program management reviews and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Prepare briefings and schedules of program status and acquisition tasks for senior management.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition management

DoD program experience

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Locations

US-TX-San Antonio

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Program Manager to provide acquisition and advisory services in support of the EPASS program at Lackland 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

12+ years experience in a program or acquisition management role including at least 5 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 Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

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