Senior Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager, Nuclear NC3

Air Force Civilian Service; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager (NH-04) to lead the Sentinel NC3 IPT within the Nuclear Networks Division. You will direct cost, schedule, performance, and risk for a high-visibility DoD program, oversee a multidisciplinary team, and brief senior leaders on architecture and acquisition decisions.

Expect to manage budgets, develop acquisition strategies, and ensure strict compliance with DoD 5000-series.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Top Secret clearance with SAP eligibility.
• Advanced certification in Program Management per APDP.
• SAR 5 position with 3-year tenure agreement.
• Some travel may be required; no remote work eligibility.
• APDP requirements must be met within the required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Direct cost, schedule, performance, and risk management of highly complex, high-visibility programs.
• Exercise supervisory authority over a multi-disciplinary workforce; hiring and development.
• Serve as senior DoD advisor on engineering, testing, and operational issues; provide data-driven recommendations.
• Formulate and oversee substantial program budgets; liaison between SPO, contractors and external agencies.
• Lead acquisition strategies, contract requirements, PMRs, and ensure compliance with DoD 5000-series and nuclear surety standards.

Skills

DAWIA Program Management

PPBE processes

Acquisition leadership

Brief senior DoD leaders

Security clearance preparation

Education

Advanced Certification in Program Management (DAWIA/APDP)

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager (NH-04) to lead the Sentinel NC3 IPT within the Nuclear Networks Division. You will direct cost, schedule, performance, and risk for a high-visibility DoD program, oversee a multidisciplinary team, and brief senior leaders on architecture and acquisition decisions.

Expect to manage budgets, develop acquisition strategies, and ensure strict compliance with DoD 5000-series.