Abacus Technology

Program Manager

Abacus Technology$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of program or acquisition management experience within a DoD environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
  • Comprehensive understanding of DoD acquisition principles and policies (DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101).
  • Skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis for acquisition program effectiveness.
  • Proficient in stakeholder communication, both oral and written.
  • US citizenship and current Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and assess system acquisition related to weapons systems.
  • Formulate strategies to meet cost and performance goals.
  • Support the creation of statutory and regulatory acquisition reports.
  • Assist in program management reviews and high-level meetings.
  • Develop status briefings and schedules for senior management.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment opportunity.
  • Participation in government acquisition programs.
  • Engagement with senior defense leaders.
  • Opportunity to contribute to significant defense strategies.
Full Job Description
Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Program Manager to provide acquisition and advisory services in support of the EPASS program at Hanscom AFB.  This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities
  • 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 in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives. 
  • Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES, MAR, etc.). 
  • Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews. 
  • Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.  
Qualifications

3+ years experience in a program or acquisition management role including at least 3 years in a DoD environment.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.  Must possess comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD 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 that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.  Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).  Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage customer and other stakeholder expectations.  Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance. 

 

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

 

About Abacus Technology

Abacus Technology is a provider of information technology services and solutions to government agencies and the private sector. The company offers a range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and program management. Abacus Technology was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
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1,000 employees
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1983

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