Acquisition Support Manager, Senior

COLSA Corporation - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Senior

Dayton, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Acquisition Support Manager will provide program management support for the Engine CIP program, focusing on defining, documenting, and tracking capabilities and requirements. This role involves direct support to the Government CIP program manager in implementing the annual requirements generation process, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, and facilitating various program actions and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of AFMAN 20-116 and other DoD acquisition policies to support aircraft engine management.
• Support acquisition strategy development for new engine requirements and streamline acquisition processes.
• Prepare plans and documentation for Material Development Decision and Acquisition Strategy Panel activities.
• Develop and prepare briefings for program status review by the Government program manager.
• Arrange and support program actions, including meeting attendance and preparation of minutes.
• Assist in developing funding requirements and programming of funds for Engine CIP implementation.
• Monitor financial obligations and expenditures to ensure program activities are executed on cost and schedule.
• Conduct research and analysis of cost, budget, and program data to enhance estimating capabilities.
• Conduct cost effectiveness and technical risk assessments, documenting results in technical reports.
• Develop schedules and metrics to track program status using Earned Value Management principles.
• Prepare cost estimates for acquisition and sustainment programs, focusing on life cycle cost analysis.
• Interface with senior leadership and various Air Force entities to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Support planning and execution of accelerated mission testing for the TMS engine suite.
• Provide weekly updates on program status to the AFLCMC/LP Chief.
• Analyze Engineering Change Proposals for accuracy and consistency with program objectives.
• Assist with oversight of engine fleet management processes and status reviews.
• Coordinate Combined Test Force activities and provide related information to leadership.
• Develop and maintain databases to report program status and metrics for the Engine CIP.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, five (5) years in the DoD.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, five (5) years in the DoD.
• High School Diploma and eighteen (18) years of directly related experience, eight (8) years in the DoD.
• At least ten years of recent program management experience with knowledge of DoD acquisition processes.
• U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret security clearance required.
• Working knowledge of desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Nice-to-haves

• EVM Experience

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
• Holidays