Senior Acquisition Program Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to join their project management team. This role involves supporting U.S. Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs, focusing on developing strategies, conducting analysis, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management, acquisition policies, and logistics consulting, with a commitment to operational effectiveness.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in program/project management, acquisition management, or logistics consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of acquisition and sustainment strategies for Air Force weapon systems.
• Conduct planning and analysis for acquisition phases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Program Management

Acquisition Management

Logistics Consulting

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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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 planning and analysis for all acquisition phases, with an initial focus on Milestone B and/or C activities
• Collaborate with program office staff and other stakeholders to plan and execute modification programs/efforts associated with Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Obsolescence issues to include strategies, plans, agreements, and schedules.
• Analyze or develop Courses of Action (COA) including cost, schedule, and/or performance estimates.
• 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
• 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.
• Coordinate related program/technical documentation between functional resources, stakeholders, and approving authorities to gain approval for program office use.
  
  

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 planning and analysis for all acquisition phases, with an initial focus on Milestone B and/or C activities
• Collaborate with program office staff and other stakeholders to plan and execute modification programs/efforts associated with Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Obsolescence issues to include strategies, plans, agreements, and schedules.
• Analyze or develop Courses of Action (COA) including cost, schedule, and/or performance estimates.
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• SIX (6) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: program/project management, acquisition management, 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) Level II or above 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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