Acquisition Program Manager Support - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Bath Township, OH

About The Position

As a Senior Acquisition Program Manager, you will support the Air Force Research Laboratory Air Warfare Directorate (AFRL/RA), which combines the former Aerospace and Munitions Directorates. AFRL/RA develops advanced air combat technologies to maintain the nation's advantage in the air domain. You will advise and assist Directorate leadership on acquisition program management matters and help strengthen acquisition and program management practices to prioritize and accelerate advanced capabilities. Day-to-day work includes assisting AFRL/RA technical and program management personnel in optimizing cost, schedule, and performance across a diverse portfolio of Air Warfare programs.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant Department of War work experience.
At least three years of experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment, preferably within the last five years.
Master's degree (MA, MS, or ME); may be waivable with customer approval and/or additional relevant experience.
Active Top Secret security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation or Reinvestigation (SSBI/SBPR).
Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning and executing pre-Milestone A programs.
Experience in financial management, especially planning, budgeting, and execution analysis.
Experience with Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

Support AFRL/RA through all phases of project management: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing organizational projects.
Develop acquisition documentation to help government program managers make informed programmatic decisions.
Identify risks and issues, recommend solutions, and advise government program managers throughout project execution.
Apply knowledge of Department of War acquisition processes and analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information for program and project managers and stakeholders.
Integrate, communicate, coordinate, organize, and plan technical and acquisition efforts across functional disciplines to support delivery and sustainment of Air Force warfighting capabilities.
Analyze issues and develop solutions to improve Science and Technology and acquisition effectiveness and compliance.
Draft and review acquisition documentation, ensuring accuracy and quality control for Science and Technology programs.
Plan, schedule, coordinate, and facilitate activities with host organization personnel and participating organizations.
Provide training, facilitation, and decision-support services for group training sessions, collaborative efforts, working groups, and integrated product or process teams.
Consult on subject matter, lead strategic planning events, and manage discussions involving controversial topics or differing opinions, guiding conversations toward constructive outcomes and actionable plans.
Document agendas, attendee lists, meeting minutes, and resulting action items for official records.
Deliver presentations and briefings to large audiences, including personnel with significant responsibilities.