Senior Project Manager

HRUCKUS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager III to oversee critical acquisition and program management responsibilities at Lackland AFB. This role requires a candidate with extensive experience in DoD systems acquisition, project management, and a Top-Secret Security Clearance. You will lead efforts to ensure successful program execution, aligning with cost, schedule, and performance objectives while coordinating across teams. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in defense operations and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in DoD programs.
• Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Proven experience in DoD 'Big-A' acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Manage cyber system acquisitions ensuring compliance with DoD policies.
• Analyze acquisition programs’ effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Create high-quality acquisition documentation for senior management.

Skills

Program Management

Data Analysis

Cost Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

12 years of experience

Top-Secret Clearance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

This range is provided by HRUCKUS. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Program Manager III for an Onsite Assignment at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Program Manager III position at Lackland (AFB) in San Antonio, Texas.

The ideal candidate should possess an active Top-Secret Security Clearance and have 12 years of directly relevant experience, including at least 5 years in DoD programs; or alternatively, 15 years of directly relevant experience, with 5 years in DoD, in lieu of a master’s degree; or 20 years of experience as a substitute for a degree. Experience in a DoD acquisition program office is strongly preferred.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a Senior Program Manager with Top-Secret Clearance for a role with the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS HN 2) contract. This role will serve within the Air Force Cryptologic Systems Division (AFLCMC/HNC) at Lackland AFB, TX. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DoD systems acquisition and project management and will provide leadership to ensure successful program execution.

Job Description: We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager III to oversee a range of acquisition and program management responsibilities for the Air Force Cryptologic Systems Division. The selected candidate will utilize their expertise in systems acquisition, management best practices, and DoD regulations to guide the development and deployment of cyber systems. As a Program Manager, you will ensure the alignment of programs with established cost, schedule, and performance objectives while coordinating across various teams to meet mission goals.

Position Responsibilities:

• Apply Acquisition Knowledge: Use comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition and program management principles (DoDI 5000.02, 5000.75) to manage cyber system acquisitions and ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force policies.
• Data Analysis & Program Effectiveness: Employ qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze acquisition programs’ effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Cost & Schedule Management: Work with USAF program managers to assess program status, identify potential issues, and propose corrective actions to maintain adherence to cost and schedule baselines.
• Communication & Documentation: Create and present high-quality acquisition documentation, including briefings, reports, and strategic plans, both orally and in writing.
• Strategic Planning: Develop plans for system acquisition and provide in-depth analysis of development, production, and deployment phases.
• Program Performance Management: Recommend strategies to achieve program objectives related to cost, schedule, and performance.
• Regulatory Reporting: Support and develop necessary statutory and regulatory acquisition reports, such as DAES and MAR, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
• Program Management Reviews: Assist in program management reviews and senior-level meetings, including IMP/IMS reviews, to ensure continuous alignment with program goals.
• Senior Leadership Support: Prepare various program status reports and acquisition task schedules for senior management briefings, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 12 years of directly related experience, with at least 5 years of experience in DoD programs; OR 15 years of directly related experience instead of a master’s degree, with 5 years in DoD; OR 20 years of experience instead of a degree.
• Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Proven experience in DoD "Big-A" acquisition.

Desired Qualifications:

• DoD acquisition program office experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence is preferred.
• Experience in software development and DoD 5000.82 regulations is highly desired.

Details:

• Job Title: Program Manager III
• Location: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
• Clearance Requirement: Top-Secret Clearance
• Assignment Type: Full-time, Onsite
• Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
• Certification: PMP Certification is highly desired

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Relations Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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