# Journeyman Program Manager > KIHOMAC · Hanscom AFB, United States (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-09-22 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** DSG - Defense Services Group ## Description ### **Expertise and Functions** ### **Program & Acquisition Management** - 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 ### **Acquisition Strategy & Policy Compliance** - Plan, evaluate, and implement acquisition strategies across traditional acquisition, 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 ### **Contracting, RFP & Source Selection Support** - 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 - Draft contractual correspondence related to program management issues ### **Program Reporting & Senior Leadership Briefings** - 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 ### **Risk, Schedule & Performance Management** - 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 ### **Financial & Funding Support** - 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 ### **Advisory & Leadership Support** - 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 ### **This position requires 20% travel.** ## Requirements ### **Education/Training:**  - Bachelor’s Degree preferred   ### **Experience:** - 5+ years of general experience - 3+ years working in the DoD sector ### **Technical Skills** - Provide program management support focused on cost, schedule, and performance for the E‑7 platform  - Track, analyze, and brief program metrics within established guidelines  - Apply DoD acquisition processes and program documentation standards relevant to AWACS modernization  - Use Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, scheduling, documentation, and communication  - Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and recommend solutions across technical and programmatic areas ### **Interpersonal Skills** - _Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats with government and contractor teams_ - _Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional, geographically dispersed stakeholders supporting AWACS programs_  - _Work independently as a self‑starter while following established PM processes and guidelines_  - _Demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and critical thinking when navigating evolving program needs_ - C_ontribute positively to team dynamics, ensuring coordination across multiple major defense contractor partners_ ### **Security:** - Must be a US citizen - Must have an active Secret clearance ### **Physical Requirements:** - 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 ## 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 **Salary:**  The projected salary range for this position is $104,000- $122,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range. ## Apply [Apply at KIHOMAC](https://apply.workable.com/kihomac/j/1CE396F24C/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)