Acquisition Program Management Support (HPO)

DCS Corporation - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Dayton, OH

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Acquisition Program Manager will support the HH-60W Program within the Helicopter Program Office, focusing on the acquisition and sustainment of the HH-60W helicopter. This role involves managing various aspects of the DoD acquisition process, including documentation, resource coordination, and milestone planning, while ensuring compliance with Air Force standards and directives.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of requirements documents for acquisition and sustainment efforts.
• Assist in the coordination of financial, management, procurement, engineering, and logistics resources.
• Help plan for program milestones and reviews.
• Manage integration issues arising from reviews and assessments.
• Analyze and prepare draft recommendations for Contractor production changes.
• Write, review, and edit program documentation to ensure accurate identification of weapon system changes.
• Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contractor Change Proposals (CCPs).
• Participate in fact-finding and support the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process.
• Develop acquisition strategies and prepare related documentation/products.
• Conduct analyses of problems and issues requiring additional support.
• Gather program information and conduct analyses as required by the Program Manager and leadership.
• Provide strategic advice and technical guidance for OEM/Supplier RFP development.
• Lead and support planning meetings and specialized meetings, including developing agendas and recording action items.
• Attend and support various reviews, audits, and working group meetings.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the DoD acquisition system and associated program documentation.
• Experience in developing requirements documents for acquisition and sustainment.
• Ability to coordinate resources across multiple domains (financial, management, procurement, engineering, logistics).
• Familiarity with DoD Directive (DoDD) 5000.01 and DoDI 5000.02 policies and processes.
• Experience in managing integration issues from reviews and assessments.
• Strong analytical skills for problem identification and risk assessment.
• Proficient in writing and editing program documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Air Force acquisition processes.
• Familiarity with Configuration Control Board (CCB) processes.
• Experience in leading planning meetings and facilitating discussions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities