Senior Acquisition & Program Management Specialist

Canvas; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a Senior Program Management Specialist - MUTANT to provide acquisition and program management support to the MUTANT program within the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This role interfaces with Program Managers and Engineers to shape next-generation weapon development capability planning and ensure timely execution across teams.

You will coordinate with internal RW teams and external government and industry partners, manage CD RL/CDRL status, and support risk management,

Qualifications

• Provide expert advice to Program Managers and Engineers for next-generation weapon development capability planning.
• Assist with acquisition program/project management and cross-functional team support.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and assistance to Program Managers and Engineers to support next-generation weapon development capability planning and problem-solving; provide cross-functional team support to management with expertise in acquisition program/project management.
• Advise and assist with acquisition activities before, during, and at contract close-out. Coordinate and submit documents across teams within RW and coordinate with outside organizations, government and industry.
• Advise and assist in the preparation of analyses; interpret, research, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments to meet planning schedules and deadlines.
• Advise and assist with budget evaluation and capturing current and future investments as required by RW Leadership; identify issues and coordinate actions.
• Maintain tasker status regarding requests for briefings, charts, information, etc.
• Maintain internal and external team contact lists and calendars; track leave, meetings, TDY, and program action items.
• Manage multiple CDRL products for related contracts; track receipt, reviews, and approvals; notify team of due dates and delays.
• Assist with keeping program documentation up to date and status updates using digital tools.
• Support systems engineering processes such as Risk Management, technical performance measure tracking, and technology readiness level progression.
• Support development of program briefings and documents, including formatting, graphics, and meeting suspense dates.
• Support planning and execution of large program events, including room scheduling, security requirements, base access, notices, attendee lists, and notes.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition management

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation coordination

Tools

CDRL tracking

Job description

Canvas is seeking a Senior Program Management Specialist - MUTANT to provide acquisition and program management support to the MUTANT program within the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This role interfaces with Program Managers and Engineers to shape next-generation weapon development capability planning and ensure timely execution across teams.

You will coordinate with internal RW teams and external government and industry partners, manage CD RL/CDRL status, and support risk management,