Senior Acquisition Manager

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Sr. Acquisition Manager to support the planning, development, implementation and management of a comprehensive, affordable and effective systems support strategy at Hanscom AFB.  This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Supports all CAG/DAG efforts with higher Headquarters.
• Supports 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.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining databases and assist in the development and analysis of key program metrics.
• Assist with tracking technical metrics and reporting status.
• Assist with planning, organizing, completing and presenting assessments of program/project activity management concepts, analyses, studies and procedures to the government.
• Assist with performing analyses to support program strategy decisions and courses of action.
• Evaluate implications of existing or proposed projects, programs, processes, and policies/laws and recommend improvements to the government.
• Support the development, review, and approval processes for requirements document development and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process and staffing.
• Assist in translating user requirements documents such as the Capability Development Document (CDD), Capability Production Document (CPD), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) into RFP documentation for the directorate.
• Support government implementation of policies, processes, and tools for capability planning and development.
• Assist capabilities managers in arranging and supporting High Powered Teams (HPTs) for capabilities development.
• Assist in developing and implementing capability-based planning processes for AFMC.
• Assist in facilitating AFMC support to Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA) and integrate AFMC/Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) capability-based planning activities and by providing input for Integrated Summits.
• Promote the use of Modeling Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) throughout the acquisition lifecycle process and foster the development and maintenance of common use MS&A tools useful to the divisions/groups/industry.
• Assist in integration of intelligence information and infrastructure to ensure cross-enterprise capabilities planning and system acquisition.
• Provide support for all aspects of program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist with Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), data calls, and reviews.
• Support and assist in planning, organizing, and managing of general and critical aspects of the development, production, and/or deployment of the systems, subsystems, and equipment as well as the acquisition program management of the full life cycle requirements.
• Develop and collect technical data and inputs for staff summary packages to support coordination and signature of all associated documents for milestone approval.
• Assist in producing or supporting the development of draft documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist with developing, analyzing, reporting, and maintaining schedules and metrics that are needed to track program status.
• Assist with providing schedule analysis of overarching program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with knowledge of OEM-specific scheduling tools, or other tools mandated by the government and integration techniques.
• Interface and coordinate with lateral government organizations, including but not limited to headquarters, major commands, aircraft wings/squadrons, test agencies, and USAF Centers or other external agencies to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Assist with the resolution of programmatic issues including, but not be limited to, interfacing/querying Air Staff, Air Force Major Command, and DoD personnel.
• Assist with providing technical support, planning for, coordinating, and participating in integrated program reviews and conferences, including but not limited to, the following: executive, readiness, technical, budget, design, weapon system, requirement working groups, supportability, and management reviews.

Qualifications

15+ years experience in acquisitions including at least 5 years working in a DoD environment.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Possess the knowledge, experience and recognized ability in the technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior personnel within the technical/professional discipline.  Knowledge and previous experience with USAF acquisition and DoD 5000.2 Series.  Experience with early stage acquisition and Milestone B entry.  Understanding of current DoD and Air Force acquisition regulations, guidelines and processes.  Demonstrate knowledge of technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise.  Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, Adobe Acrobat, and web applications.  Knowledge of logistics policy and guidance to include U.S., DoD, and USAF guidelines, and all applicable AF systems.  Understands the theories and principles of ILS planning, development, and execution sufficient to coordinate and integrate functions into a total, well structured, and viable program.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of logistics and maintainability programs to include, but not be limited to, product support RAM-C program test and evaluation planning and execution, technical evaluation and identification of weapon systems logistics requirements and resources.  Demonstrate an understanding of budgetary or financial analysis and control and life cycle cost analysis and control.  Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled