Senior Program Management Support - MUTANT

Canvas II, LLC.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a Senior Program Management Specialist - MUTANT to support the AFRL MUTANT program with acquisition and program management duties. The role involves advising program managers and engineers on capability planning and problem solving, and coordinating with government and industry partners to ensure contract deliverables are met.

The candidate will help prepare analyses, track budgets, maintain schedules, and manage CDRLs.

Qualifications

• Experience advising program managers and engineers on acquisition processes.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with government/industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to Program Managers and Engineers for weapon development capability planning.
• Assist with acquisition activities before, during, and at contract close-out; coordinate and submit documents across teams.

Job description

Canvas is seeking a Senior Program Management Specialist - MUTANT to provide acquisition and program management support to the MUTANT program within the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and assistance to Program Managers and Engineers to support next-generation weapon development capability planning and problem-solving; provide cross-functional team support to management with expertise in acquisition program/project management.
• Advise and assist with acquisition activities before, during, and at contract close-out. Responsible for coordinating and submitting documents across teams within RW as well as coordinating and communicating effectively with outside organizations, both Government and industry.
• Advise and assist in the preparation of analyses; interpreting, researching, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments to meet planning schedules, leadership-directed taskers, and associated deadlines.
• Advise and assist with critical, often time-sensitive support evaluating budgets and assisting with capturing current and future investment pictures as required by RW Leadership. Identify issues, determine resolution, and coordinate actions.
• Maintain tasker status regarding requests for briefings, charts, information, etc.
• Maintain internal and external team contact lists.
• Maintain team calendars for leave/meetings/TDY and tracking program action items.
• Manage multiple Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) products for associated contracts. Track status of CDRL document receipt, reviews, and approvals. Notify program team when documents are due and when they are late.
• Assist with keeping program up to date with current documentation and status updates utilizing digital tools.
• Assist with systems engineering processes, such as Risk Management and mitigation, technical performance measure tracking, and technology readiness level progression.
• Support the development of program briefings and documents, assisting with formatting and graphics and meeting suspense dates.
• Support planning and execution of large program events; find rooms/facilities, schedule rooms for required briefings/discussions/meetings/etc & Coordinate security requirements. Tracking status of base access for visiting personnel. Coordinate event notices and announcements. Maintain attendee lists. Take notes and integrate notes from others into single set of minutes. Coordinate requests/receipt of necessary briefings.

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.