COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (HNC) at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. In this role, the selected candidate will provide enterprise-level acquisition program management support, helping coordinate and guide program execution across the division, maintain HNC's acquisition battle rhythm, and support the successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities to the warfighter.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
- Apply knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.
- Provide information to program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
- Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.
- Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e., Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR), etc.). Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
- Develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
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Required Qualifications:
- Must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
- Master's degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD.
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and 15 years of directly related experience, including at least 8 years supporting the DoD.
- Experience managing programs in accordance with regulatory requirements outlined in the DoD 5000 series.
- U.S. citizenship required. Must possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI access
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of cyber networks, enterprise environments, systems, and/or applications.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.