Senior Acquisition Program Manager

4 weeks ago


Washington, Virginia, United States DCS Corp Full time

DCS Corp is seeking a highly skilled Senior Acquisition Program Manager to provide support to the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Program Element Manager (PEM).

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems acquisition and program management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex programs. The Senior Acquisition Program Manager will be responsible for applying subject matter expertise to various project/program initiatives, identifying programmatic issues, and developing recommendations to facilitate issue resolution.

The selected candidate will also serve as a branch integrator, ensuring all programs briefings and charts meet proper format. Additionally, they will advise on responses to senior leadership and assist the Government program manager in management of day-to-day program activities.

The Senior Acquisition Program Manager will be responsible for creating and assisting in developing acquisition program documentation required by DOD 5000 series, supporting program efforts and acquisition milestones/reviews. They will also assist with the definition, development, documentation, and management of user requirements, building on existing requirements management processes.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75. They will also be familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance.

The Senior Acquisition Program Manager will be responsible for preparing RFP documentation, consisting of Statement of Objectives, Statement of Work, Program Specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists, etc. per DOD 5000 series. They will also support the development of strategies and associated budgets to efficiently and effectively execute programs.

The selected candidate will have a strong ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation, including briefings, documents, and plans. They will also be able to work independently with minimal supervision and proactively engage with and advise government and contractor support.

The Senior Acquisition Program Manager will be responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of achieving program/enterprise goals and objectives, including monitoring cost, schedule, and technical performance and associated risks.

Required Skills:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • High School Diploma plus 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD
  • Active Top Secret Security clearance
  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management
  • Familiarity with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
  • Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and proactively engage with and advise government and contractor support
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Must understand Pentagon operations
  • Knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE), Requirement Development and Management
  • Background in C3 with a broad cross-section of experience in Air and/or Space domains
  • Have knowledge in Battle Management decision aids and have experience with the software acquisition pathway

Desired Skills:

  • Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field


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