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Guidehouse · 5 months ago

Senior Acquisition Program Manager

US - GA, Robins AFB

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$102K/yr - $170K/yr

15+ years exp

Guidehouse is a leading consultancy firm that provides comprehensive support across the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition lifecycle. The Senior Acquisition Program Manager will coordinate with stakeholders, support capability planning, and apply program management best practices to ensure alignment across AFLCMC programs.

AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and apply DoD acquisition processes, and analytical methods or techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by the USG

Support program execution across all life cycle acquisition phases, including cost, schedule, and performance tracking

Assist in developing acquisition documentation, performing cost and workload analyses, and supporting pre- and post-award contracting activities

Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Product/Process Improvement Working Groups (PIWGs)

Translate user requirements documents such as the Capability Development Document (CDD), Capability Production Document (CPD), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) into Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation for the directorate

Prepare and manage program documentation including Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), AF Form 1067s, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) proposal evaluations

Support key acquisition events and reviews as needed, such as: System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Technical Coordination Meetings (TCM), Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), Production Readiness Reviews (PRR), and others as applicable

Interface with external mission partners including Headquarter, Major Commands, test agencies, and USAF Centers

Establish and maintain databases, track program metrics, and support risk management planning and reporting

Conduct program analysis to support strategy decisions, policy evaluations, and milestone planning

Coordinate and participate in integrated program reviews, working groups, and conferences across technical, budget, and readiness domains

Track and manage action items, prepare briefings, and support milestone documentation and decision packages

Assist in Earned Value Management (EVM) system reviews and schedule analysis using tools like Microsoft Project

Provide advisory support for source selections and respond to internal and external program inquiries

Support Director’s Action Group (DAG) and Program Execution Group (PEG) processes

Qualification

DoD acquisition processesProgram managementAcquisition documentationEarned Value ManagementDAWIA certificationMaster's degreeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaborative work

Required

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD 'SECRET' security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse

Bachelor's degree

FIFTEEN (15) years of experience in acquisitions and/or program management; FIVE (5) years must be in the DoD; a Master's degree may be used in lieu of TWO (2) years of experience

Familiarity with DoD acquisition lifecycle and technical documentation