Strategic Acquisition Lead for APNT/NAVWAR Programs

Credence; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & V」

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Credence, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions, seeks an Acquisition Program/Product Manager to support the Army PM PNT SETA at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will serve as a direct advisor, delivering strategic guidance, cross-functional integration, and executive-level decision support to align programs with Army priorities.

Influence enterprise-level initiatives, manage high-priority projects, and develop plans, milestones, and metrics.

Qualifications

• Must have active Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS.
• Master's degree with 10+ years related experience; 5+ in Army/DoD sector.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years relevant experience, including 5+ in Army/DoD sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid problem-solving for complex acquisition, operational, or organizational challenges.
• Synthesize complex technical, operational, and acquisition data into clear, actionable insights.
• Provide independent, analytically rigorous recommendations to inform executive decision-making.
• Represent the organization in high-level engagements, forums, and cross-CPE/PAE/DoW working groups as required.
• Ensure alignment of programs and initiatives with Army and DoW priorities and strategies.
• Lead and execute high-priority, time-sensitive special projects on behalf of the PM, often with enterprise-level visibility.
• Develop project plans, milestones, and performance metrics; ensure timely execution and delivery of outcomes.
• Support development and refinement of PM PNT strategic plans and transformation initiatives.
• Translate senior leader intent into executable plans with clearly defined objectives, tasks, and measures of effectiveness.
• Conduct strategic assessments and net evaluations to inform future capability investments and organizational posture.
• Develop high-quality executive products, including decision briefs, information papers, white papers, and senior leader talking points.
• Prepare the PM for engagements with senior Army leaders, DoW officials, industry partners, and congressional stakeholders.
• Serve as a key integrator across Army, Joint, interagency, and industry partners.
• Facilitate collaboration between PM PNT and organizations such as cross-CPE elements, Combatant Commands, and the Intelligence Community.
• Support development of partnerships that advance APNT and NAVWAR capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational structure, processes, and governance.
• Identify strategic and programmatic risks; develop mitigation strategies for PM decision.
• Track and resolve high-visibility issues that impact cost, schedule, and performance across the portfolio.

Skills

Technical writing

Oral communication

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

Credence, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions, seeks an Acquisition Program/Product Manager to support the Army PM PNT SETA at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will serve as a direct advisor, delivering strategic guidance, cross-functional integration, and executive-level decision support to align programs with Army priorities.

Influence enterprise-level initiatives, manage high-priority projects, and develop plans, milestones, and metrics.