Acquisition Program Manager SME

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations
• Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management
• Work with/consult with contracts administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations
• Manage inventory effectively
• Manage Internal Research and Development projects
• Assure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure all obligations are satisfied and documentation is properly recorded
• Develop and understand principles of program planning, including Bill of Materials and Basis of Estimate
• Develop and execute program corrective action strategies
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Manage manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling, and budget control
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFAR, and other regulatory requirements
• Participate in risk management, continuous improvement, and cost reduction efforts

Requirements

• Solid leadership and management skills, particularly influence management and conflict resolution
• Experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment, including proposal development, requirements decomposition, and subcontracts
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting, and metrics for assessing program progress
• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management
• Proven success in managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or sub-contractor to military organizations
• Excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills
• Must have a portfolio of programs with achieved financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings)
• Program Management certifications preferred (e.g., PMP or DAU level 3)
• Proficient knowledge of FAR, DFAR, DOORS, RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, CBAs & ICDs, Information Assurance, PPPs, DoDI 5000.02
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business (if Business, must have at least 3 years of experience working on DoD contracts/programs with a heavy focus on engineering)
• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance

Nice to Have

• Program Management certifications such as PMP or DAU level 3

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
• Active TS/SCI security clearance