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EXPANSIA Group, LLC E01-M01 Program Manager and Acquisition Support in Kent, Washington
Start Date: Immediate At EXPANSIA, we are focused on partnering with America's top companies to acquire new talent with speed, accuracy, and a differentiated pricing model. We pride ourselves in acquiring top talent to ensure our clients' competitive advantage. Our client is an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. OVERVIEW Full-time/Permanent Employee Location: Seattle, WA (on site in vicinity of Kent, WA and will require travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States) Our client is seeking a senior Program Management and Acquisition Support professional to support the development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. Specifically, this candidate will oversee the development, design, and production of a DoD acquisition program at the contracted vendor location. The candidate will provide recommendations to the program office to ensure the vendor is on track to deliver the system on schedule, and within cost while meeting key performance parameters. This handpicked candidate must possess excellent communication skills and technical expertise with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software. A successful candidate must be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. The candidate will apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. The proposed salary range for this position is $180,000-$210,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings. RESPONSIBILITIES * Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical expertise. * Assists acquisition planning and drafting technical requirements and documents. * Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet project goals. * Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables. * Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed. * Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects--ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources. * Aids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all support efforts including updates in status and performance, major activities, challenges and opportunities, deliverables, and contractor performance. * Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings. * Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition. * Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advise To view the full job description,