Expertise and Functions
Program & Acquisition Management
- Provide program-level acquisition support to the Program Manager (PM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to ensure disciplined execution, acquisition battle rhythm, and delivery of warfighter capability
- Advise program leadership on overall program health and options to maintain cost, schedule, and performance objectives
- Interpret, coordinate, and execute acquisition project assignments; identify and resolve issues with significant impact to acquisition and sustainment efforts
- Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency across stakeholders
- Monitor and assess program integration plans and interface control between systems
Acquisition Strategy & Policy Compliance
- Plan, evaluate, and implement acquisition strategies across traditional acquisition, Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), and Urgent Capability pathways.
- Provide non-technical acquisition expertise and guidance in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, directives, and instructions
- Identify and resolve policy disconnects; provide policy interpretation and recommendations to program leadership
- Track acquisition reform initiatives and recommend updates to programs impacted by policy changes
Contracting, RFP & Source Selection Support
- Provide program management inputs to RFPs, including system requirements, SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and evaluation criteria
- Develop source selection strategies and provide administrative and evaluation support.
- Review and track prime contractor deliverables, schedules, and contractual performance
- Draft contractual correspondence related to program management issues
Program Reporting & Senior Leadership Briefings
- Develop, prepare, and review acquisition reports and statutory documentation in support of milestone decisions and program oversight
- Support preparation of senior-level briefings, graphics, schedules, and program status updates
- Maintain recurring program documentation such as MARs, APBs, DAES inputs, SARs, and supplemental acquisition reports
- Utilize DoD-mandated and specialized systems to support reporting, documentation, and execution
Risk, Schedule & Performance Management
- Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans; facilitate risk identification, analysis, handling, and monitoring
- Support risk management boards and working groups; document outcomes and action items
- Analyze contractor and subcontractor risk management processes
- Coordinate with program scheduling personnel and correlate EVM cost performance data with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) CDRLs
Financial & Funding Support
- Provide direct support for preparation and submission of funding documents, including purchase requests, MIPRs, and obligation/spend plans
- Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives across acquisition and development efforts
- Evaluate funding realism and cost impacts in support of acquisition strategies and execution decisions
Advisory & Leadership Support
- Provide expert acquisition and program management guidance to division chiefs and program/project managers
- Advise PMs on best-practice program management principles to improve processes, increase efficiency, and achieve cost avoidance
- Support life-cycle logistics considerations and operational supportability planning
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience:
- 5+ years of general experience
- 3+ years working in the DoD sector
Technical Skills
- Provide program management support focused on cost, schedule, and performance for the E‑7 platform
- Track, analyze, and brief program metrics within established guidelines
- Apply DoD acquisition processes and program documentation standards relevant to AWACS modernization
- Use Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, scheduling, documentation, and communication
- Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and recommend solutions across technical and programmatic areas
Interpersonal Skills
- Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats with government and contractor teams
- Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional, geographically dispersed stakeholders supporting AWACS programs
- Work independently as a self‑starter while following established PM processes and guidelines
- Demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and critical thinking when navigating evolving program needs
- Contribute positively to team dynamics, ensuring coordination across multiple major defense contractor partners
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Must have an active Secret clearance
Physical Requirements:
- Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
- Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
- Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Salary:
The projected salary range for this position is $104,000- $122,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.