General Acquisition Program Management Support

Canvas Inc. • Patterson, OH

22h

About The Position

This role provides advanced support in Government Acquisition Program Management, requiring a deep understanding of associated standards, procedures, systems, and practices. The candidate will manage and monitor assigned programs, including changes to the program of record, cost/schedule/performance issues, risks, and contract status. A key aspect of the role involves applying defense acquisition program management principles to maintain Integrated Master Plans/Integrated Master Schedules (IMP/IMS), manage the earned value measurement metrics system, and utilize the USAF Comprehensive Cost and Requirements (CCaR) financial planning tool. The position also involves developing pre- and post-award documentation, assisting with milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparation, staff coordination, and decision documentation. The company, Canvas, was founded in 2007 and focuses on delivering engineering and technology solutions for national defense, emphasizing technical excellence, operational insight, and commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork, integrity, agility, and innovation are core values, supporting national security priorities such as missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability in Government Acquisition Program Management.
• Ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman Contractor personnel.
• Comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, systems, and practices in Government Acquisition Program Management (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface).
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field and ten years of experience in Acquisition Program Management, five years of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.
• OR, Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in Acquisition Program Management, five of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.
• OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor assigned programs, including program of record changes, cost/schedule/performance issues, risks, and contract status.
• Apply understanding of defense acquisition program management to manage and maintain the Integrated Master Plans/Integrated Master Schedules (IMP/IMS).
• Manage and maintain the earned value measurement metrics management system.
• Utilize the USAF Comprehensive Cost and Requirements (CCaR) financial planning tool.
• Develop pre- and post-award documentation.
• Assist in milestone planning, tracking, and scheduling.
• Assist in briefing preparation, staff coordination, and decision documentation.
• Perform various acquisition management duties common to all organizations to support the mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior