Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Astrion•Bedford, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM) at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. C3BM is tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force Battle Network that provides resilient decision advantage and enables the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to meet the pacing challenge. Its focus areas include Architecture and Systems Engineering, the Operational Response Team, mission integration teams, and acquisition efforts involving the Advanced Battle Management System and Space. The role provides acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams across the acquisition lifecycle. It supports program execution involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and reporting for Air Force acquisition programs. The position is full-time and salaried, with a stated annual salary range of $145,000–$155,000 depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications. A Top Secret clearance is required at the time of hire and must be maintained.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance; the overview states that it is required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant professional discipline.
Eight years of directly related experience, including five years in a DoD setting.
Experience with acquisition program management.
Knowledge of DoDI 5000 Series acquisition processes.
Experience with cost, schedule, and performance management.
Experience with program risk management.
Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation.
Experience with acquisition reporting, including DAES, MARs, APBs, and SARs.
Experience supporting source selection.
Experience developing RFPs, SOWs, and CDRLs.
Experience with program integration and contractor management.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven leadership skills and ability to lead multiple efforts simultaneously.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Strong mentoring and team development capabilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop and deliver executive-level briefings.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Government and contractor personnel.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Responsibilities

Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations.
Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Support Program Managers and IPT Leads in maintaining the acquisition battle rhythm and delivering operational capability.
Support development and review of acquisition documentation, including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation.
Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports, including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation.
Support program risk management activities, including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups.
Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership.
Support source selection activities, including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation.
Review acquisition and program documentation for consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance.
Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel.
Assist with program integration, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management.
Support preparation and submission of funding documentation, including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation.
Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders.
Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices.
Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities.
Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable.