Senior Program Manager

Role Overview

KIHOMAC is hiring a Senior Program Manager in Niceville, Florida. This full-time onsite role focuses on managing acquisition and program execution support for Department of Defense work, with an emphasis on cost, schedule, performance, risk, reporting, and leadership support.

Key Duties

• Evaluate projects and program activity to identify strategies that support cost targets, schedule needs, and performance objectives.
• Assist with initiatives aimed at reducing cost and shortening schedules across acquisition and development efforts.
• Deliver program-level acquisition support to project managers and integrated product team leads so day-to-day execution stays on track.
• Assess program status and recommend options that help leadership keep objectives on course.
• Build and maintain program briefings and acquisition schedules for senior leaders.
• Contribute to RFP package development, including statements of work, system requirements documents, contract data requirements lists, and related technical material.
• Review acquisition artifacts such as ADMs, LCSPs, APBs, PMRs, and similar documents for alignment and correctness.
• Prepare statutory and regulatory acquisition reports, milestone packages, and MARs.
• Help implement acquisition processes in coordination with government stakeholders and prime contractors.
• Apply program management guidance aligned to DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable DoD and Air Force policy.
• Spot policy gaps or conflicts and interpret guidance across acquisition activities.
• Advise program managers on best practices that improve efficiency and reduce avoidable cost.
• Support acquisition strategy work, market analysis, risk planning, and MTA/UCA efforts.
• Coordinate scheduling support and risk management planning activities.
• Maintain acquisition reports and documentation in systems such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
• Assist with funding documents like purchase requests and MIPRs, along with related briefings.
• Support life-cycle logistics and operational sustainment planning.
• Compare program direction, plans, and deliverables to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Monitor contractor deliverables, schedules, integration plans, and IT interface controls.
• Draft contractual correspondence and help develop source selection strategies and supporting documents.
• Track acquisition reform policy changes and advise on their impact.
• Support mission execution through planning, analysis, event integration, execution, and reporting.
• Oversee MPE system development and ensure it aligns with OFP testing and fielding requirements.
• Review ECPs, RFPs, incentive clauses, and cost proposals for MPEC-II DOs.
• Match EVM cost reports with IMS CDRLs and support risk assessments.
• Provide directive and policy guidance to branch chiefs and project managers.
• Support Mission Planning Independent Validation, FQT, and development evaluations.
• Identify acquisition policy gaps and recommend practical management solutions.
• Perform additional assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of general professional experience is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Department of Defense environment is required.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• An active Secret clearance is required.
• Ability to occasionally reach with the hands and arms.
• Comfort with extended periods of screen use while seated or standing at a desk.
• Compliance with safety procedures in areas where PPE is required, including eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and IRA retirement options.
• Basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness resources.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $99,000 to $117,000 per year. Final compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and any applicable certifications or degrees. The actual offer may be outside this range.