Senior Acquisition Manager

Constellation Inc; Washington; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Inc. is seeking a Senior Acquisition Manager to support federal programs through the full acquisition lifecycle.

You will author regulatory artifacts, define performance metrics, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations while interfacing with technical stakeholders and executive leadership. The role requires 10+ years in acquisition program management, a master’s degree preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of acquisition program management experience on large government IT programs.
• Strong understanding of acquisition lifecycle artifacts and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop CONOPS translating mission needs into capabilities.
• Draft and maintain Acquisition Plans (AP) and APBs ensuring regulatory alignment.
• Draft/ review CORD/ORD for performance metrics and objectives.
• Lead ADE artifacts development for formal program approvals.
• Create and monitor POA&Ms to track dependencies and recovery paths.
• Prepare high-visibility deliverables for the CAE with data accuracy.

Skills

Acquisition program management

Master scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or related field

Job description

Hybrid - Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Sep 16, 2026

$140,000 - $145,000/year

Pay: $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Job Description:Senior Acquisition Manager

Constellation is seeking a Senior Acquisition Manager to support complex federal programs through the full acquisition lifecycle. This role acts as a primary catalyst for program success by authoring critical regulatory artifacts, defining robust performance metrics, and harmonizing technical capabilities with operational mission objectives. Serving as a pivotal interface between technical stakeholders and executive leadership, the Manager ensures full compliance with federal procurement regulations while leading mission-critical initiatives through major acquisition milestone reviews to secure formal program approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders to develop comprehensive Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) that translate mission needs into functional capabilities.
• Draft, refine, and maintain core lifecycle artifacts, including Acquisition Plans (AP) and Acquisition Program Baselines (APB), ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations.
• Author and review Capability/Operational Requirements Documents (CORD/ORD) to establish clear performance metrics, thresholds, and objectives.
• Lead the preparation, assembly, and quality assurance of Acquisition Decision Event (ADE) artifacts to secure formal approval at critical program gateways.
• Build, monitor, and update detailed Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to track programmatic dependencies and recovery paths for slipping schedules.
• Compile, verify, and format high-visibility deliverables for the Component Acquisition Executive (CAE), ensuring absolute accuracy in data and narrative.
• Analyze program metrics against established baselines to identify variances in cost, schedule, or technical performance.
• Facilitate risk identification sessions, maintain the program risk register, and develop actionable risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor updates to federal acquisition directives and ensure program documentation adapts dynamically to changing mandates.
• The ideal candidate must have the following experience, background, and credentials:
• 10+ years of acquisition program management and master scheduling for large government programs in support of large IT/complex government programs.
• Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or related field is preferred.
• Excellent communication, business development and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in across functionality environment.
• Be a U.S. citizen able to pass a background investigation by the client agency. DHS clearance with CBP, or DoD Top-Secret preferred.

Job Type: Full-time Work Location: Hybrid

Constellation Inc. delivers tailored, mission-driven solutions to public sector agencies, enhancing operational efficiency and empowering clients to achieve their objectives for the benefit of the U.S. population.

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Location Hybrid - Washington, District of Columbia, United States