Acquisition Manager, Journeyman

COLSA Corporation - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Dayton, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for Acquisition Managers (Journeyman) positions in support of a USAF contract. This position will provide support to the program in various areas including Government Acquisition, Status Reporting, Program Analysis, Requirements Development, Capability Planning, Program Integration, Document Preparation, Program Coordination, Program Execution, Schedule Project Management, External Mission Partner Coordination, Program Reviews, Director's Action Group/Program Execution Group Support, and Working Group/Integrated Product Team Participation. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of DoD acquisition processes and analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by the US Government. The Acquisition Manager will assist in drawing conclusions and devising solutions to problems relating to the improvement of acquisition effectiveness and compliance, as well as developing and drafting acquisition documentation and assisting with quality control. The Acquisition Manager will support key acquisition events and reviews, such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and others as applicable. The position also involves establishing and maintaining databases, developing and analyzing key program metrics, and effectively communicating recommendations to higher organizational management. The role requires assisting in the planning, organizing, and presenting assessments of program/project activity management concepts, analyses, studies, and procedures to the US Government. In addition, the Acquisition Manager will support the development, review, and approval processes for requirements document development and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process. The position also includes supporting USG implementation of policies, processes, and tools for capability planning and development, as well as assisting in the management of action items following program reviews and briefings. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and advocating improvements to existing and proposed Air Force Operational Support capability requirements, ensuring that all aspects of program cost, schedule, and performance are supported effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the program in areas such as Government Acquisition, Status Reporting, Program Analysis, Requirements Development, Capability Planning, Program Integration, Document Preparation, Program Coordination, Program Execution, Schedule Project Management, External Mission Partner Coordination, Program Reviews, Director's Action Group/Program Execution Group Support, and Working Group/Integrated Product Team Participation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of DoD acquisition processes and analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by the USG.
• Assist in drawing conclusions and devising solutions to problems relating to improvement of acquisition effectiveness and compliance.
• Assist with developing and drafting acquisition documentation and assisting with quality control.
• Support key acquisition events and reviews as needed, such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Establish and maintain databases and assist in the development and analysis of key program metrics.
• Develop and integrate risk management plans and strategies and support program briefings.
• Determine program progress and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management.
• Assist in organizing and managing critical aspects of the development, production, deployment, and sustainment of programs/projects.
• Perform analyses to support program strategy decisions and courses of action.
• Assist in translating user requirements documents into Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation for the directorate.
• Support the development, review, and approval processes for requirements document development and the JCIDS process.
• Assist in establishing a capability architect function to ensure integrated architectures are developed and used as a standard vehicle for cross-enterprise comparison, analysis, and integration.
• Provide support for all aspects of program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist with the Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), data calls, and reviews.
• Develop and collect technical data and inputs for staff summary packages to support coordination and signature of all associated documents for milestone approval.

Requirements

• BA/BS with ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, three (3) of which must be in the DoD.
• Fifteen (15) years of directly related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
• U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security clearance at the required level.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with automated management information systems for performing fact finding, analytical, and advisory functions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Income Protection Programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays