Program Manager
About the job
- At least 12 years of experience in a program or acquisition management role, including at least 5 years in a Department of Defense environment.
- A bachelor's degree in a related field, unless substituted by additional years of experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition and program management principles, policies, and practices as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and AFI 63-101/20-101.
- Knowledge of roles and relationships within the Department of Defense and the Air Force.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.
- Knowledge of support activities used to assess whether programs are within schedule and cost baselines, recommend viable solutions, and pursue alternative courses of action.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and provide quality acquisition and program documentation, including briefings, documents, and plans.
- Ability to manage customer and other stakeholder expectations.
- U.S. citizenship and a current Secret clearance are required.
- Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment.
- Formulate plans and recommend effective strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
- Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports such as DAES and MAR.
- Support program management reviews, senior-level meetings and reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
- Support and develop briefings and schedules covering program status and acquisition tasks for senior management.
About the company
Abacus Technology provides professional IT, engineering analysis, and enterprise management services. It helps clients solve complex technology challenges by delivering integrated, cost-conscious solutions that improve productivity. The company works by offering a full range of support services across information technology, engineering analysis, and enterprise management, tailoring solutions to each project and guiding work from planning to deployment. Compared with competitors, Abacus Technology emphasizes total client satisfaction, a comprehensive suite of services, and practical, results‑oriented outcomes designed to help customers “make technology count.” The goal is to help clients increase productivity and efficiency while keeping costs down by applying proven methods and expert support.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chevy Chase Village, Maryland
Founded
1983
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NASA awarded Abacus COMMSS II on July 1, 2025, worth up to $48.2 million.
- The Air Force's $116 million intranet task order survived protest on June 11, 2025.
- Abacus won FAA ITIPSS and MDA SHIELD awards, expanding 10-year pipeline depth.
What critics are saying
- GSA ordered Abacus to transition out Saudi USMTM work by March 22, 2026.
- Federal contract revenue concentration makes lost recompetes instantly painful if NASA or Air Force shifts vendors.
- Abacus lacks a public-scale moat; bigger integrators like GDIT and Booz Allen can underprice bids.
What makes Abacus Technology unique
- Abacus has recurring federal work across NASA, Air Force, FAA, and GSA vehicles.
- Its OASIS+, FAA ITIPSS, and RS3 access broadens recompete and task-order optionality.
- The company sells cleared systems engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support, not commodity staffing.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation