Strategic Acquisition & Program Manager

Credence; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability insurance (Short & Long)

Job summary

Credence supports mission-critical needs for defense and health federal organizations, offering AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities to warfighters and national security interests.

We seek a seasoned Acquisition Program/PM leader with an active Secret clearance, a relevant master's or bachelor's degree, and at least 10–12 years in the Army/DoD sector to guide strategic plans, risk mitigation, and executive-level decision support across Army, DoD, and industry

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline with 10+ years in applicable field, 5+ years in Army/DoD sector.
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline with 12+ years of experience, including 5+ years in Army/DoD sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid problem-solving for acquisition, operational, or organizational challenges.
• Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights for executive decision-making.
• Provide independent, analytically rigorous recommendations to inform leadership decisions.
• Represent the organization in high-level engagements and cross‑CPE/PAE/DoW working groups.
• Ensure alignment of programs with Army and DoW priorities and strategies.
• Lead high‑priority, time‑sensitive special projects with enterprise visibility.
• Develop project plans, milestones, and performance metrics; ensure delivery.

Skills

Technical writing

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Credence supports mission-critical needs for defense and health federal organizations, offering AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities to warfighters and national security interests.

We seek a seasoned Acquisition Program/PM leader with an active Secret clearance, a relevant master's or bachelor's degree, and at least 10–12 years in the Army/DoD sector to guide strategic plans, risk mitigation, and executive-level decision support across Army, DoD, and industry