Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Astrion; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) division at Hanscom AFB, MA. You will lead acquisition programs across the DoD lifecycle, coordinating Government and contractor teams to deliver cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

The role requires TS clearance, US citizenship, and 8+ years of related experience, including 5 years in a DoD setting.

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• Top Secret clearance required at time of hire.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 8+ years of directly related experience with 5+ years in a DoD setting.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition and program management for Government PMs and IPTs across the lifecycle.
• Manage cost, schedule, performance objectives and risk.
• Develop and review acquisition documentation (Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, RMPs, milestone briefings).
• Prepare and review acquisition reports (DAES, MARs, SARs).
• Support risk management activities and executive-level briefings.
• Coordinate source selection activities (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs).
• Track contractor deliverables and schedule; support funding documentation.

Skills

Acquisition Program Management

DoDI 5000 Series

Cost Schedule Performance

Program Risk Management

Acquisition Documentation

Acquisition Reporting (DAES MARs APBs)

Source Selection Support

RFP SOW CDRL Development

Program Integration & Contractor Mgmt

Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership

Independent Work

Mentoring & Team Development

Written & Verbal Communication

Executive Briefings

Analytics & Problem Solving

Government & Contractor Coordination

Fast-paced Environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

SENIOR ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

SALARY RANGE: $145,000 - $155,000 annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time;salaried

CLEARANCE: Top Secret clearance required at time of hire

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM), which is located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant professional discipline

Years of experience: 8 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoD setting

Technical Skills

• Acquisition Program Management
• DoDI 5000 Series Acquisition Processes
• Cost, Schedule, and Performance Management
• Program Risk Management
• Acquisition Documentation Development and Review
• Acquisition Reporting (DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs)
• Source Selection Support
• RFP, SOW, and CDRL Development
• Program Integration and Contractor Management
• Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal Skills

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead multiple efforts simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Strong mentoring and team development capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and deliver executive-level briefings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Government and contractor personnel
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Provide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability
• Support development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation
• Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation
• Support program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups
• Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership
• Support source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation
• Review acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance
• Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel
• Assist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management
• Support preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation
• Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders
• Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices
• Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities
• Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable

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