# Senior Program Manager

> KIHOMAC · Niceville, United States · — · Posted 2026-06-11

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** DSG - Defense Services Group

## Description

### **Expertise and Functions**

-   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.
-   Draft 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.
-   Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

### **Education/Training:** 

-   Bachelor’s Degree preferred   

### **Experience:**

-   10+ years of general experience

-   5+ years working in the DoD sector     

### 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 $99,000 - $117,000. 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.

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