Senior Acquisition Program Manager:

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Education & training programs

Professional development & learning

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support Air Force Life Cycle Management Center programs in the United States. You will apply acquisition policies to procure and sustain weapon systems across life cycles, leading strategies and planning efforts.

The role requires a Secret clearance eligibility and extensive experience in project and acquisition management, risk assessment, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience leading acquisition and sustainment strategies for large DoD programs.
• Proven ability to conduct planning and analysis across acquisition phases.
• Ability to develop COAs with cost, schedule, and performance estimates.
• Experience coordinating IPTs and program reviews, and briefing executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of acquisition and sustainment strategies for Air Force weapon systems.
• Conduct YEARS planning and analysis for Milestone B/C activities.
• Develop and analyze Courses of Action (COA) including cost, schedule, performance.
• Coordinate program documentation and briefings with stakeholders and approvals.

Skills

Project management

Acquisition management

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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.