Acquisition Program Manager; Mid-Level - CPB DAPS

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Nemean Solutions, headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a certified SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and veteran-operated company providing advanced Military Intelligence, Enterprise and Cloud IT services, Cybersecurity, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Exercise and Training, and niche Program Support and Professional Services to Federal and State Agencies supporting the US Government Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors.

Job Summary:

The Acquisition Program Manager provides mid-level technical, programmatic, and acquisition lifecycle support to the CBP Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Domain Awareness Persistent Systems (DAPS) portfolio. This role delivers acquisition planning, milestone support, requirements development, test integration support, and analytical decision support. The Acquisition Program Manager works across enterprise surveillance programs including aerostats, maritime towers, UAS platforms, subterranean detection, and ground systems-to strengthen CBP's acquisition rigor, support governance processes, enable operational test integration, and ensure strategic alignment with AMO's Vision & Strategy 2030.

The position leverages the candidate's strong background in Operational Test & Evaluation, requirements analysis, system readiness assessment, and DHS acquisition support to ensure smooth program execution across the DAPS enterprise.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support acquisition lifecycle activities for Domain Awareness Persistent Systems, including milestone documentation, acquisition strategies, and requirements development in accordance with DHS ALF.
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating IPTs (OIPTs, IIPTs, PIPTs), Test Plan Working Groups, and technical alignment meetings with CBP, DHS S&T, and interagency stakeholders.
• Contribute to Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, updates, and program reporting to ensure alignment with operational and acquisition priorities
• Support operational test integration by preparing test documentation, reviewing data, and ensuring OT&E findings are incorporated into acquisition decisions.
• Provide analytical input for budget formulation, spend plans, IGCEs, contractor proposal evaluations, and resource allocation planning.
• Identify program risks, track mitigation strategies, and support development of risk, issue, and opportunity (RIO) reporting for leadership.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, system configurations, and engineering changes to inform capability development and system readiness decisions.
• Develop executive-level briefings, decision papers, dashboards, and performance metrics to support program leadership and enterprise decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with CBP acquisition policies, documentation standards, and security requirements, including handling of sensitive program information.

Competencies:

• Expertise in DHS acquisition lifecycle, DHS ALF, and SELC processes
• Requirements development, analysis, and traceability
• Operational Test & Evaluation integration
• Programmatic planning and acquisition documentation development
• Multi-domain surveillance systems knowledge (air, land, maritime, subterranean)
• Risk management & RIO framework fluency
• Data analysis, dashboard development, and performance metrics
• Executive-level communication and briefing development
• Cross-functional team leadership and IPT engagement

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; engineering, criminal justice, applied science, or technical discipline preferred. Equivalent operational or testing experience may substitute for degree requirements.
• 2-5 years supporting federal acquisition or programmatic support contracts.
• Experience with DHS, CBP, DOD, or similar agencies in acquisition or systems engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting OT&E integration, requirements development, system evaluations, or acquisition documentation.
• Experience supporting IPTs, developing milestone documentation, or assisting with engineering/technical analyses.
• PMP, DAU T&E Level I/II certifications, preferred.

Security Requirement:

• Favorably adjudicated CBP Background Investigation (BI) or Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) required.

Travel Required:

• Occasional CONUS travel required for program reviews and operational assessments (15-25%)

The pay range listed represents a good-faith estimate, in accordance with pay transparency requirements, and may vary depending on the candidate's experience, education, and other job-related factors.

What Nemean Solutions, LLC offers:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, Paid Time Off, sick leave, 401k Retirement Savings plan with company match, and more.

Nemean Solutions is proud to be a Veteran friendly employer and provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran…