Program Manager
Summary
This role involves planning, researching, and analyzing system acquisition for weapons systems and equipment within a DoD environment. The Program Manager will formulate strategies, develop reports, and support program reviews, requiring strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Overview
Abacus Technology is seeking a Program Manager to provide acquisition and advisory services in support of the EPASS program at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
- Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment.
- 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. DAES, MAR, etc.).
- Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
- Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
Qualifications
3+ years experience in a program or acquisition management role including at least 3 years in a DoD environment. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must possess 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. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs. Knowledge of support activities that assist the 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. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.). Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage customer and other stakeholder expectations. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
What they ask for
Required
- 3+ years experience in a program or acquisition management role
- 3+ years in a DoD environment
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management (DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101)
- Knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs
- Knowledge of support activities for program managers (schedule/cost baselines, viable solutions, alternative courses of action)
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to manage customer and other stakeholder expectations
- US citizen
- Current Secret clearance