CareerPlan

Aerospace & Defense Senior Acquisition & Sustainment Program Manager

US - VA, McLeanFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

Core

Leading and managing engagements with major Department of Defense (DoD) clients to improve operations and outcomes for major DoD Programs, specifically supporting Program Acquisition and Sustainment functions.

Role type

Senior IC Program Manager (Aerospace & Defense)

Builds

Integrated master schedules, risk management plans, performance metrics, and strategic roadmaps for DoD weapon systems.

Domain

Defense & Aerospace (A&D)

Required skills

Program acquisition and sustainment management, DoD program lifecycle oversight, stakeholder engagement with senior government officials, integrated master schedule development, risk management, cross-functional team leadership, process improvement, cost/schedule/performance objective alignment.

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in business or engineering, 15+ years in A&D/DoD production/acquisition/engineering/supply chain, lifecycle logistics planning, MRO operations, complex program management, MS Office proficiency.

Technologies

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage large-scale consulting projects for major DoD weapon systems; Serve as primary point of contact for senior government stakeholders; Develop and maintain integrated master schedules and risk management plans; Coordinate cross-functional teams and subcontractors; Identify and implement process improvements; Engage with stakeholders to build consensus and design solutions; Research and recommend cost-effective government-approved technologies.