Senior DoD Acquisition PM — Lifecycle & IPT Lead

Canvas, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Management Professional to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Disruptive Futures Division at Eglin AFB, FL. You will guide program execution across the full DoD lifecycle, advise government leaders, and coordinate documentation such as AS, SEP, TEMP, and LCSP.

The role requires strong leadership, DoD lifecycle knowledge, and experience with EVM and risk management, with onsite responsibilities at Eglin AFB, Florida.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience.
• Program management experience in a DoD acquisition or regulated environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with JCIDS, DoDI 5000 series, and EVM reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition program management across all phases of the DoD lifecycle.
• Advise Government Program Managers on strategy, execution, and risk management.
• Develop and coordinate AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, SOW/SOO, and CDRLs.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and performance using metrics and EVM.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; manage risk registers.
• Lead or support IPTs, milestone reviews, and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, test, and financial stakeholders.
• Prepare briefings and decision materials for senior leadership; support FMS activities.

Skills

PMP

DAWIA Level II/III

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

DoD lifecycle knowledge

EVM

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Management Professional to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Disruptive Futures Division at Eglin AFB, FL. You will guide program execution across the full DoD lifecycle, advise government leaders, and coordinate documentation such as AS, SEP, TEMP, and LCSP.

The role requires strong leadership, DoD lifecycle knowledge, and experience with EVM and risk management, with onsite responsibilities at Eglin AFB, Florida.