Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Guidehouse•Boston, MA

5d•$102,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Senior Acquisition Program Manager will provide comprehensive support across the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition lifecycle, including documentation development, milestone planning, program analysis, and execution. This role involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, supporting capability planning, and applying program management best practices. The candidate will also assist in integrated reviews, source selections, and strategic reporting to ensure cost, schedule, and performance alignment across AFLCMC programs. Demonstrate and apply DoD acquisition processes, and analytical methods or techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by the USG Support program execution across all life cycle acquisition phases, including cost, schedule, and performance tracking Assist in developing acquisition documentation, performing cost and workload analyses, and supporting pre- and post-award contracting activities Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Product/Process Improvement Working Groups (PIWGs) Translate user requirements documents such as the Capability Development Document (CDD), Capability Production Document (CPD), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) into Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation for the directorate Prepare and manage program documentation including Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), AF Form 1067s, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) proposal evaluations Support key acquisition events and reviews as needed, such as: System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Technical Coordination Meetings (TCM), Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), Production Readiness Reviews (PRR), and others as applicable Interface with external mission partners including Headquarter, Major Commands, test agencies, and USAF Centers Establish and maintain databases, track program metrics, and support risk management planning and reporting Conduct program analysis to support strategy decisions, policy evaluations, and milestone planning Coordinate and participate in integrated program reviews, working groups, and conferences across technical, budget, and readiness domains Track and manage action items, prepare briefings, and support milestone documentation and decision packages Assist in Earned Value Management (EVM) system reviews and schedule analysis using tools like Microsoft Project Provide advisory support for source selections and respond to internal and external program inquiries Support Director’s Action Group (DAG) and Program Execution Group (PEG) processes

Requirements

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Bachelor’s degree
FIFTEEN (15) years of experience in acquisitions and/or program management; FIVE (5) years must be in the DoD; a Master’s degree may be used in lieu of TWO (2) years of experience
Familiarity with DoD acquisition lifecycle and technical documentation

Nice To Haves

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Master’s degree in acquisition
DAWIA Program Management or Acquisition certification (Practitioner or Advanced)
Experience supporting AFLCMC or AFMC directorates, especially at WPAFB
Experience with AF Form 1067 processing and requirements councils
Participation in IPTs and advisory roles for source selections
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with government and contractor team.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and apply DoD acquisition processes, and analytical methods or techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by the USG
Support program execution across all life cycle acquisition phases, including cost, schedule, and performance tracking
Assist in developing acquisition documentation, performing cost and workload analyses, and supporting pre- and post-award contracting activities
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Product/Process Improvement Working Groups (PIWGs)
Translate user requirements documents such as the Capability Development Document (CDD), Capability Production Document (CPD), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) into Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation for the directorate
Prepare and manage program documentation including Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), AF Form 1067s, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) proposal evaluations
Support key acquisition events and reviews as needed, such as: System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Technical Coordination Meetings (TCM), Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), Production Readiness Reviews (PRR), and others as applicable
Interface with external mission partners including Headquarter, Major Commands, test agencies, and USAF Centers
Establish and maintain databases, track program metrics, and support risk management planning and reporting
Conduct program analysis to support strategy decisions, policy evaluations, and milestone planning
Coordinate and participate in integrated program reviews, working groups, and conferences across technical, budget, and readiness domains
Track and manage action items, prepare briefings, and support milestone documentation and decision packages
Assist in Earned Value Management (EVM) system reviews and schedule analysis using tools like Microsoft Project
Provide advisory support for source selections and respond to internal and external program inquiries
Support Director’s Action Group (DAG) and Program Execution Group (PEG) processes

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend