Senior DoD Aircraft Systems Program Manager

Canvas; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a highly experienced professional to support acquisition program management for DoD weapon systems. The role emphasizes cost, schedule, performance, and risk management across complex programs in alignment with DoD 5000 and AFI 63-101/20-101.

The candidate will assist in data gathering, analyses, evaluation, and documentation, coordinating milestones and briefings with staff to enable informed decision making. Strong DoD/USG experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in a related field with 10 years’ experience, 5 in DoD/USG ISR/SOF.
• Bachelor’s in a related field with 12 years’ experience, 5 in DoD/USG ISR/SOF.
• 15 years directly related experience with required DoD/USG certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition program management activities in line with DoD 5000 and AFI 63-101/20-101.
• Assist in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparation, staff coordination, and decision documentation.

Skills

Acquisition program management

Cost/schedule/performance management

DoD/USG ISR/SOF domain knowledge

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in a related field

Bachelor’s in a related field

15 years related experience with DoD/USG certifications

Job description

Canvas is seeking a highly experienced professional to support acquisition program management for DoD weapon systems. The role emphasizes cost, schedule, performance, and risk management across complex programs in alignment with DoD 5000 and AFI 63-101/20-101.

The candidate will assist in data gathering, analyses, evaluation, and documentation, coordinating milestones and briefings with staff to enable informed decision making. Strong DoD/USG experience is required.