KIHOMAC · 3 hours ago
Journeyman Program Manager
Tinker AFB, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expKIHOMAC is seeking a Journeyman Program Manager to provide program-level acquisition support and ensure disciplined execution of acquisition strategies. The role involves advising program leadership, monitoring program health, and supporting contract management and reporting activities.
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide program-level acquisition support to the Program Manager (PM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to ensure disciplined execution, acquisition battle rhythm, and delivery of warfighter capability
Advise program leadership on overall program health and options to maintain cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Interpret, coordinate, and execute acquisition project assignments; identify and resolve issues with significant impact to acquisition and sustainment efforts
Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency across stakeholders
Monitor and assess program integration plans and interface control between systems
Plan, Evaluate, and implement acquisition strategies, including traditional, Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), and Urgent Capability pathways
Provide non-technical acquisition expertise and guidance in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, directives, and instructions
Identify and resolve policy disconnects; provide policy interpretation and recommendations to program leadership
Track acquisition reform initiatives and recommend updates to programs impacted by policy changes
Provide program management inputs to RFPs, including system requirements, SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and evaluation criteria
Develop source selection strategies and provide administrative and evaluation support
Review and track prime contractor deliverables, schedules, and contractual performance
Prepare contractual correspondence related to program management issues
Develop, prepare, and review acquisition reports and statutory documentation in support of milestone decisions and program oversight
Support preparation of senior-level briefings, graphics, schedules, and program status updates
Maintain recurring program documentation such as MARs, APBs, DAES inputs, SARs, and supplemental acquisition reports
Utilize DoD-mandated and specialized systems to support reporting, documentation, and execution
Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans; facilitate risk identification, analysis, handling, and monitoring
Support risk management boards and working groups; document outcomes and action items
Analyze contractor and subcontractor risk management processes
Coordinate with program scheduling personnel and correlate EVM cost performance data with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) CDRLs
Provide direct support for preparation and submission of funding documents, including purchase requests, MIPRs, and obligation/spend plans
Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives across acquisition and development efforts
Evaluate funding realism and cost impacts in support of acquisition strategies and execution decisions
Provide expert acquisition and program management guidance to division chiefs and program/project managers
Advise PMs on best-practice program management principles to improve processes, increase efficiency, and achieve cost avoidance
Support life-cycle logistics considerations and operational supportability planning
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
7+ years of directly related experience with 5 years of experience in a DoD setting required
Must be a US citizen
Active DoD issued security clearance at level Secret or higher required
Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering preferred
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Company
KIHOMAC
KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense technology company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Deloitte
2025-10-31Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Adam Grimm
Chief Information Officer
Curtis Brad Goodwin
Chief Growth Officer
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