Senior Program Manager

Canvas

. Provide program management support for systems and programs, including preparing and reviewing plans, presentations, schedules, cost and contract performance data, acquisition documentation, cybersecurity strategies, protection plans, life-cycle management plans, risk management plans, milestone briefings, equipment management, budget/cost analyses, PWSs, CDRLs, and security classification guides .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeWarner Robins • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and acquisition support within DoD or USG ISR/SOF organizations, with a strong focus on budget management, risk management, and lifecycle management. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Applications and specialized systems for effective program execution and documentation.

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Program ManagementAcquisition PlanningBudget ManagementRisk ManagementMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Program Management SupportCost AnalysisRisk Management PlansLifecycle Management PlansAcquisition DocumentationCost Estimate RequestsModification ExecutionRequirements ReviewsConfiguration ControlTechnical Interchange Meetings

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationProblem-SolvingAdvisory SkillsMeeting Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

Comprehensive Cost and Requirements (CCaR) SystemMicrosoft Office ApplicationsAdobe AcrobatAir Force-Approved Web Applications

Industry Keywords

DoDUSGISRSOFGovernment Furnished MaterielModification KitsProcurementBudget EstimatesPWSCDRLs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide program management support for systems and programs, including preparing and reviewing plans, presentations, schedules, cost and contract performance data, acquisition documentation, cybersecurity strategies, protection plans, life-cycle management plans, risk management plans, milestone briefings, equipment management, budget/cost analyses, PWSs, CDRLs, and security classification guides
Provide specialized acquisition and program management services for acquisition planning, modification execution, and program support
Develop, review, coordinate, and follow up on cost estimate requests, cost impact requests, scope changes, purchase requests, and fund cite authorization letters
Support SOF/PR program management reviews, requirements reviews, design reviews, configuration control boards, safety groups, production status meetings, technical interchange meetings, provisioning and supply conferences, test working groups, test readiness reviews, crew station working groups, and related meetings
Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and minutes for meetings and reviews
Advise and assist the Government with annual budget estimates and justifications submitted to Congress
Participate in requirements determination, forecasting, distribution, and redistribution of materiel
Track procurement and receipt of modification kits and assets, aircraft installation and completion schedules, aircraft status, and shipment and delivery of installation kits and assets
Coordinate with Government agencies, contractors, operational units, depot and field teams, and vendors to resolve shortages, discrepancies, schedule changes, technical issues, and faulty assets
Assist with studies and analyses of modification-related issues, provisioning lists, ACAT documentation, protection plans, life-cycle management plans, and risk management plans
Use the Comprehensive Cost and Requirements (CCaR) system to document and coordinate requirements, formulate budgets, forecast and track program execution, and reconcile execution data
Manage Government Furnished Materiel for aircraft in repair, overhaul, and modification; maintain records, coordinate shipping, develop shipping documents, and track materiel costs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, five years of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations; OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience, five of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations; OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations
Independently demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams), Adobe Acrobat, and Air Force-approved web applications including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Firefox
Ability to learn other commercial or specialized computer applications as specified in the PWS