Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC) · 3 weeks ago
Acquisition Program Manager
Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC) is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager (APM) who is dedicated to acquiring technology in support of USAF and DoD missions. The APM will work closely with operators and requirements developers to find, fund, develop, and field innovative solutions for warfighters, while also developing strategies for transitioning programs to a fielded state.
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Responsibilities
Work directly with the USG staff to source readily available commercial solutions for application against critical capability requirements
Advise the SBCC and USG staff on developing innovative, streamlined pathways to acquire needed capabilities for warfighters
Explore commercial solutions for cutting edge technology
Enable advancement of the USAF strategic mission set by harnessing the latest technological innovations from the commercial sector, and developing in conjunction with both USG and technology companies, a Technology Roadmap outlining major technical milestones and timelines for maturation
Perform various planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) activities associated with assigned programs, or PPBE replacement system
Develop and support Defense acquisition strategies for assigned programs, ranging from exploratory R&D, test and evaluation activities, contract strategy development, funding and budget planning, logistics support, and systems engineering
Track requirements, environmental factors, organizations, activities, constraints, risks, and motivations impacting the program
Research and understand the established framework, managerial systems, and processes that provide funding and other decisions for the program to proceed
Develop cross-functional USG relationships, and work to align stakeholders in support of program requirements
Assess and report progress of assigned projects or programs
Maintain, evaluate, and update records of schedules, cost estimates and performance supportability metrics
Plan and coordinate activities of logistics, data management and other program-related activities
Support the development of documentation and information management for both pre-and post-award activities to include independent government cost estimates, statements of work, milestone and deliverable schedules, program management review products, etc
Establish task assignments and completion. Ensures quality and productivity standards are maintained while meeting project/client deadlines and budget constraints. Serves as the client liaison on all project matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of additional work experience related to the functional description
4+ years Government acquisition and / or contract acquisition program manager experience
Demonstrate a knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of Defense or government acquisitions to plan, organize, and coordinate critical aspects of the development, production, and deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment
Demonstrate knowledge of the system equipment life-cycle phases and the documentation, analyses, and reviews associated with those phases
U.S. Citizen, Clearance (SECRET or higher)
Preferred
Master's Degree: Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Government Policy
Any of the following: PMP Certification, DAWIA Certification or APDP (Level 2/3 – in related functional area, or practitioner, or advanced), specialized management or organization change management certifications (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, CPI, Executive Coaching, DevSecOps, etc.)
Desired leadership experience in U.S. Service-related military operations or defense acquisition program management related to weapons system acquisition, employment, and lifecycle management
Familiarity with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 50002. (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System) and other related DAWIA education
Company
Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC)
Our mission is to develop reciprocal relationships between the DoD and burgeoning companies in their mutual pursuit to integrate cutting edge commercial products for national security solutions.