COLSA Corporation - Dayton, OH
posted 21 days ago
COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for Senior Acquisition Managers 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. In the realm of Government Acquisition, the Senior Acquisition Manager will demonstrate a thorough understanding of DoD acquisition processes and analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by the US Government. This includes assisting in drawing conclusions and devising solutions to problems related to improving acquisition effectiveness and compliance. The role also involves developing and drafting acquisition documentation and assisting with quality control, performing work measurement studies, program or operations efficiency reviews, cost studies, and workload change impact analyses. The manager will support key acquisition events and reviews, such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and others as applicable. The position also entails assisting with establishing and maintaining databases, developing and analyzing key program metrics, and integrating risk management plans and strategies. The Senior Acquisition Manager will communicate program progress and recommendations effectively to higher organizational management and will be involved in organizing and managing critical aspects of the development, production, deployment, and sustainment of programs/projects. In terms of program analysis, the manager will apply an understanding of DoD and AF program/project analysis to assist with planning, organizing, completing, and presenting assessments of program/project activity management concepts, analyses, studies, and procedures to the US Government. This includes evaluating implications of existing or proposed projects, programs, processes, and policies/laws and recommending improvements. The role also requires supporting the development, review, and approval processes for requirements document development and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process. The Senior Acquisition Manager will assist in translating user requirements documents into Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation for the directorate and will support the US Government in implementing policies, processes, and tools for capability planning and development. Overall, this position is critical in ensuring the effective management and execution of acquisition programs, requiring a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and strong communication abilities.