Senior Program ManagerProgram Manager, SeniorEglin Air Force BaseNiceville, FLHX5 is currently seeking a Senior Program Manager to join the team at Eglin, AFB in Niceville, Florida.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Plan, evaluate, 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.
- Assist in drafting 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.
Education and Experience:Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD;
- Fifteen (15) years of directly related experience.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:- This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.
Other Position Requirements:- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance by date of hire.
- Must be able to travel, including air travel.
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
