Senior Acquisition Program Lead

Sayres is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Lead will lead and supervise group of program analysts across all aspects of contract tasking including: production control, data management, schedule analysis, configuration management, cyber security, logistics, and ship acquisition management responsibilities.

located in Washington, DC area with a SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS

Responsibilities:

• Provide Lead support to the customer in executing program requirements to ensure cost, schedule, and performance goals are achieved.
• Assist program office personnel with management of daily operations, leveraging expertise and sound judgment to plan and accomplish objectives effectively.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, NAVSEA Program Office operations, policies, and schedules related to shipbuilding and acquisition programs.
• Deliver comprehensive program management, acquisition, and logistics support to the NAVSEA Program Office in a collaborative team environment.
• Utilize expertise in DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) processes.
• Track deliverables, manage tasks, and develop program milestones, objectives, and acquisition strategies to support strategic planning and execution.
• Review and provide recommendations for business and strategic plans, procurement policies, and contract documentation, ensuring compliance with DoD 5000 series requirements and ACAT I/II program standards.
• Analyze and develop inputs for program briefings, acquisition documentation, correspondence, and change proposals.
• Support meeting coordination and program reviews, including preparing agendas, capturing actions, tracking statuses, and delivering actionable insights.
• Conduct production management analysis, identifying trends, forecasting, and assessing ship production progress.
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports, including Ship Program Reviews (SPR), Trials and Delivery Briefs, and Quarterly Execution Reviews (QER).
• Maintain and manage government SharePoint sites, ensuring accurate documentation and tracking of program data.
• Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders, including senior government leadership, external agencies, and supporting commands, effectively communicating programmatic goals and updates.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience with the Naval Sea Systems Command or Navy Program Executive Office.
• Expertise in program and financial management support within a government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop briefings, reports, and white papers for senior DoD leaders.
• Proficiency in subcontractor and vendor management, including interpreting Statements of Work (SOWs), tracking funding, and approving invoices.
• Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Active Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS, or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Relevant senior-level program and/or financial management experience.
• Familiarity with the Maritime Administration and DoD statutory and regulatory requirements for acquisition programs.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment where priorities and workloads evolve quickly.
• Engagement in milestone reviews, working groups, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support program objectives.
• Deliver programmatic recommendations and solutions to meet client challenges using analytical techniques and industry best practices.
• This role requires a resourceful, detail-oriented professional dedicated to delivering high-quality results in support of critical DoD programs.

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