Senior DoD Acquisition & Program Manager

Serco; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Acquisition & Program Management Professional III to provide acquisition, program management, and systems engineering support to DoD customers across multiple programs. The role supports government PAEs, PEOs, PMOs, and acquisition organizations responsible for development, procurement, modernization, sustainment, and fielding of mission-critical capabilities.

The successful candidate will apply Defense Acquisition System processes, requirements development, program

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed.
• Minimum 15 years of DoD acquisition, program management, or systems engineering experience.
• Experience supporting DoD ACAT 1 programs.
• Experience developing acquisition and program management artifacts.
• Experience with cost, schedule, and performance management.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Experience collaborating with government and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Support government acquisition programs through all phases of the lifecycle.
• Develop and execute acquisition strategies and program management plans.
• Prepare and coordinate acquisition documentation and decision packages.
• Support cost, schedule, and performance management activities.
• Track risks, issues, and mitigations.
• Coordinate activities among government stakeholders and contractors.
• Assist with SOW, PWS, and acquisition planning documentation.
• Assist with contract execution and program reviews.
• Prepare executive-level briefings and status reports.
• Lead IPT meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Support systems engineering, test, logistics, cybersecurity, and financial management as needed.
• Assist leadership in evaluating acquisition alternatives and trade studies.
• Support implementation of DoD acquisition policies and best practices.
• Participate in business development to grow the business.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Active Secret clearance

Program management

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Contracting support

Cost, schedule, risk analysis

Executive communications

IPT leadership

Travel up to 25%

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Serco is seeking an Acquisition & Program Management Professional III to provide acquisition, program management, and systems engineering support to DoD customers across multiple programs. The role supports government PAEs, PEOs, PMOs, and acquisition organizations responsible for development, procurement, modernization, sustainment, and fielding of mission-critical capabilities.

The successful candidate will apply Defense Acquisition System processes, requirements development, program