Senior Acquisition Program Manager:

Guidehouse Inc.; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs within the Life Cycle Management Center.

The role focuses on applying acquisition policies to procure and sustain weapon systems across their life cycles. Responsibilities include leading strategy development for ACAT II/III programs, planning milestones, and coordinating with stakeholders to manage costs, schedules, and performance while maintaining required security

Qualifications

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Eight (8) years of experience in project/program management, acquisition management, management or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition and sustainment strategies for Air Force weapon systems.
• Conduct planning and analysis for Milestone B and C activities.
• Develop COA cost, schedule, and performance estimates.
• Participate in IPT meetings and program reviews.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate program documentation for approvals.

Skills

Security clearance

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do

Join a high-performing project management team supporting important U.S. Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs. This position is for a Senior Acquisition Program Manager for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Duties include applying knowledge and experience in acquisition policies and procedures to procure and sustain Air Force weapon systems and subsystems throughout their life cycles.

Program Management responsibilities include the following:

• Lead development of acquisition and sustainment strategies for Air Force weapon system ACAT II/III Programs
• Conduct YEARS planning and analysis for all acquisition phases, with an initial focus on Milestone B and/or C activities
• Analyze or develop Courses of Action (COA) including cost, schedule, and/or performance estimates.
• Participate in various program Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and program management reviews as required.
• Collect and analyze stakeholder requirements, program objectives, and develop assessment criteria.
• Collaborate with program office staff and other stakeholders to identify risks to program/project processes and activities and develop and execute associated mitigation strategies
• Analyze and define impacts of changes to program baselines (cost, schedule, and/or performance) resulting from new requirements and develop draft informational, status, and decision briefings and documents
• Coordinate related program/technical documentation between functional resources, stakeholders, and approving authorities to gain approval for program office use

What You Will Need

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree; FOUR (4) years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelor's
• EIGHT (8) years of experience in project/program management, acquisition management, management consulting, risk consulting, technology consulting, or logistics consulting,

What Would Be Nice To Have

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification
• Experience working weapon system modification or weapon system production programs
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface and brief officials at all levels within an organization
• Ability to lead planning efforts across multiple organizations/stakeholders with minimal guidance/supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize with strong attention to detail

The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.