Junior Program Manager

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess projects to recommend strategies meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals
• Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives for acquisition and development programs
• Provide program-level acquisition support to PMs and IPT Leads to guide execution and maintain battle rhythm
• Analyze program health and advise leadership on options to maintain objectives
• Support and develop program status briefings and acquisition schedules for senior management
• Contribute to RFP development including SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and technical documentation
• Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, APBs, PMRs, etc.) for consistency and accuracy
• Prepare statutory and regulatory acquisition reports, milestone documentation, and MARs
• Implement and execute acquisition processes in collaboration with government and prime contractors
• Provide program management expertise per DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, and relevant DoD/AF policy
• Identify policy disconnects and provide interpretation across acquisition activities
• Advise on PM best practices to improve efficiency and cost avoidance
• Support acquisition strategy development, market research, risk assessment, and MTA/UCA initiatives
• Coordinate and support scheduling personnel and risk management planning
• Maintain and update acquisition reports and documentation in tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA
• Assist with funding document preparation (e.g., PRs, MIPRs) and briefings
• Provide support for life cycle logistics and operational supportability
• Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency
• Monitor and review contractor deliverables, schedules, integration plans, and IT interface controls
• Assist in drafting contractual letters and developing source selection strategies and documents
• Track and advise on acquisition reform policy impacts
• Support mission execution including planning, analysis, event integration/execution, and reporting
• Oversee MPE system development and ensure alignment with OFP testing and fielding requirements
• Review and evaluate ECPs, RFPs, incentive clauses, and cost proposals for MPEC-II DOs
• Correlate EVM cost reports with IMS CDRLs and support risk assessments
• Provide DoD directive and AFI guidance to branch chiefs and project managers
• Support Mission Planning Independent Validation, FQT, and Development Evaluations
• Identify acquisition policy gaps and recommend management solutions

• Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance
• 3 years of directly related experience in a DoD setting
• Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance

BA/BS Degree

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule