Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

Join a high-performing project management team supporting important U.S. Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs. This position is for a Senior Acquisition Program Manager for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Duties include applying knowledge and experience in acquisition policies and procedures to procure and sustain Air Force weapon systems and subsystems throughout their life cycles. Program Management responsibilities include the following:

• Lead development of acquisition and sustainment strategies for Air Force weapon system ACAT II/III Programs

• Conduct planning and analysis for all acquisition phases, with an initial focus on Milestone B and/or C activities

• Collaborate with program office staff and other stakeholders to plan and execute modification programs/efforts associated with Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Obsolescence issues to include strategies, plans, agreements, and schedules.

• Analyze or develop Courses of Action (COA) including cost, schedule, and/or performance estimates.

• Collaborate with program office staff and other stakeholders to identify risks to program/project processes and activities and develop and execute associated mitigation strategies

• Analyze and define impacts of changes to program baselines (cost, schedule, and/or performance) resulting from new requirements and develop draft informational, status, and decision briefings and documents

• Participate in various program Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and program management reviews as required.

• Collect and analyze stakeholder requirements, program objectives, and develop assessment criteria.

• Coordinate related program/technical documentation between functional resources, stakeholders, and approving authorities to gain approval for program office use.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance 

• Bachelor’s degree

• SIX (6) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: program/project management, acquisition management, or logistics consulting

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or above certification

• Experience working weapon system modification or weapon system production programs

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface and brief officials at all levels within an organization

• Ability to lead planning efforts across multiple organizations/stakeholders with minimal guidance/supervision

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment

• Ability to multitask and prioritize with strong attention to detail

The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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