Acquisition Program Manager

Acquisition Program Manager at Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC)

Position Overview:

SBCC seeks an Acquisition Program Manager (APM) passionate about acquiring technology to support USAF and DoW missions. The APM will partner with operators and requirements developers to find, fund, develop, and field innovative solutions for warfighters, and develop strategies for transitioning competitively selected programs to a fielded state.

Company Overview: SBCC supports government customers in executing Defense and industry best practices to introduce, modify, and transition commercial technology solutions into operational use. Mission: “Ensure America's military dominance by integration of superior capabilities into the DoD.”

• Work directly with USG staff to source commercial solutions for critical capability requirements.
• Advise SBCC and USG staff on innovative, streamlined acquisition pathways.
• Explore commercial solutions for cutting‑edge technology.
• Enable advancement of the USAF strategic mission set by harnessing technological innovations and developing a Technology Roadmap.
• Perform planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) activities associated with assigned programs.
• Develop and support Defense acquisition strategies for assigned programs, including R&D, test & evaluation, contract strategy, funding & budget planning, logistics, and systems engineering.
• Track requirements, environmental factors, constraints, and risks impacting the program.
• Research and understand frameworks, managerial systems, and processes for program funding and decisions.
• Develop cross‑functional USG relationships and align stakeholders to support program requirements.
• Assess and report progress of assigned projects or programs.
• Maintain schedules, cost estimates, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate logistics, data management, and other program‑related activities.
• Support development of documentation and information management for pre‑ and post‑award activities.
• Establish task assignments and ensure quality and productivity standards while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of additional work experience related to the functional description.
• 4+ years of government acquisition and/or contract acquisition program manager experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Defense or government acquisition principles, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge of the system‑equipment life‑cycle phases and associated documentation, analyses, and reviews.
• U.S. Citizen with Clearance (SECRET or higher).

• Master’s Degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Government Policy, etc.
• Professional certifications (PMP, DAWIA, APDP Level 2/3, Lean Six Sigma, CPI, Executive Coaching, Dev Sec Ops , etc.).
• Leadership experience in U.S. Service‑related military operations or defense acquisition program management.
• Familiarity with DoDI 50002 and related DAWIA education.

• Business Team Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Technical Industry Experience
• Technology Scouting/Forecasting, Market Analysis, etc.
• Program/Project Management
• Government Acquisition and/or contracting, Federal Acquisition Regulations, etc.
• 804 Authority programs, Rapid Acquisition activities, or nontraditional partnerships

U.S. Citizen, Clearance (SECRET or higher).

• Desired Location 1:
  Dayton (Wright Patterson AFB), OH – Preferable ready to commute or relocate.
• Desired Location 2:
  Macon (Warner Robins AFB), GA – Preferable ready to commute or relocate.

$120,000 – $180,000 per year.

SBCC is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.