Sr Program Mgmt Associate

Apply here: https://quantechserv.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/3085Job Title: Sr Program Mgmt AssociateFunctional Title: Program Management IIILocation: Lackland Air Force Base - TX - Lackland AFB, TX US (Primary)Education: Bachelor's Level DegreeJob Type: Full-timeJob Description:Quantech has an immediate opening for a Senior Program Manager supporting the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (AFLCMC/HNC) located at Lackland AFB, TX. HNC provides life cycle management for information assurance and other critical systems. The division’s primary mission is cyberspace support. HNC is responsible for technology development, acquisition, sustainment, and demilitarization of cyber security systems or products that provide mission assurance by ensuring warfighter access to the information systems and its products, while denying adversaries access to the same. The division also provides product support to other critical Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD), and national force protection and intelligence systems required by the nation to mobilize, deploy, support, and sustain operations. AFLCMC/HNC is organized into 10 branches spread across multiple facilities in the San Antonio, TX, metropolitan area. Duties include but are not limited to the following:The Candidate shall have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.2, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force to provide strategic and tactical program planning (short-term, mid-term, and long-term plans) in furthering system mission capabilities. Knowledge of JCIDS process, Middle Tier Acquisition, Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), Government Cost Estimates and Procurement Directives necessary. The Candidate shall assist the program manager in assessing that program execution remains within schedule and cost baselines, be able to identify program execution risks, be able to recommend viable solutions and alternate courses of action to problems.The Candidate must be able to plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment and develop plans and recommend innovative and effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.The Candidate plans, schedules and facilitates a variety of exchanges and meetings with the program office team, stakeholders, and industry to understand program requirements and emerging commercial technologies which may address warfighter capability gaps.The Candidate shall formulate, recommend, and draft the proper acquisition strategy to include developing the Acquisition Strategy brief and leading the program through the Acquisition Strategy Panel process. The candidate will support the development and coordination of the associated statutory and regulatory acquisition documentations required to transition through the Milestone A, B and C process. The Candidate will support all Acquisition Strategy reviews, develop supporting documentation, and support the Government in the development and review of draft Request for Proposal (RFP) documents.The Candidate shall support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES, MAR, etc.); support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews and IMP/IMS reviews; support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.Candidate shall have exposure or experience with Agile Software Development, DoDI 8000.87 (Software Acquisition Pathway) and Scrum methodologies. Job Requirements:TSSCI Clearance required.Experience or exposure to JIRA and Confluence tools for program management.  Possess experience in identifying acquisition strategy issues and proposing alternative solutions. Demonstrated experience in assisting with strategic level issues and ability to work independently as well as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities.Possess proven leadership, team building, strategic planning, and organizational development skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications to include Microsoft Project. Recommended Education/Experience Requirements: BA/BS, 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 3 years must be in the DoD, or 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications.Salary information below is a general guide only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as business and market considerations.Salary Range: $120,000We hire Military! Security clearance required: TS/SCITravel: 0 - 10%Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.Responsibilities[Be specific when describing each of the responsibilities. Use gender-neutral, inclusive language.]Example: Determine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usabilityQualifications[Some qualifications you may want to include are Skills, Education, Experience, or Certifications.]Example: Excellent verbal and written communication skills