F-35 Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Description

• Attitude – Optimistic, hopeful, and forward-thinking
• Compassionate Teamwork – Respectful collaboration through self-awareness and mutual understanding
• Integrity – Doing the right thing, in the right way, for the right reasons
• Versatility – Adaptive and anticipatory problem-solving
• Excellence – Dedicated to raising the bar of quality and performance

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Systems PMO in acquisition planning and execution across modernization, production, sustainment, and product support activities. 
• Develop and support acquisition documentation, including acquisition strategies, requests for proposal, requests for information, performance work statements, statements of work, project schedules, and related program materials. 
• Lead and conduct technical evaluation of proposals and contribute to analysis of costs.  
• Support requirements development, market research, proposal evaluation, and contract negotiation activities. 
• Conduct program management activities such as gathering and analyzing program information, developing program strategies, supporting milestone planning, tracking schedules, identifying discrepancies, recommending corrective actions, and monitoring issues through completion. 
• Support cost, schedule, performance, and risk management for cradle-to-grave program execution. 
• Review contractor deliverables and work products for compliance with requirements and provide recommendations to government program leadership. 
• Develop briefing materials, presentations, position papers, analyses, and status updates for senior leaders and stakeholders. 
• Track, manage, and support deliverables development, submission, and activity status reporting. 
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, translating mission and business needs into software requirements, user stories, and actionable program objectives. 

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline. 
• Minimum of 8 years of acquisition program management experience supporting a DoD program office. 
• Experience supporting DoD aviation acquisition, modernization, or information systems programs. 
• Knowledge of DoD 5000 series policies, procedures, and processes. 
• Knowledge of cost, schedule, performance, and risk management principles. 
• Strong understanding of Agile methods, frameworks, and software development lifecycle concepts. 
• Demonstrated success managing iterative projects that span multiple quarters or years. 
• Experience in continuous improvement environments and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while supporting team morale. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage senior leaders, facilitate meetings, and deliver presentations. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Copilot.

• Master’s degree, PMP certification, or equivalent professional certification. 
• Experience supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. 
• Experience working on DoD information system projects. 
• Strong experience creating compelling presentations, position papers, and detailed supporting analyses. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of an integrated team of government and contractor personnel. 

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance