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We are looking for candidates who like analyzing, thinking through, and solving complex challenges. You will be trusted to share your insights and recommendations with clients to inform their organizational, strategic, and programmatic initiatives. You will be surrounded by a team of other Rock Stars!

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First and foremost, we care deeply about every member of our JJR family and as a company, we are inspired by something greater than ourselves Second you will play a vital role in building lasting partnerships with clients to advance their performance and create high-impact, meaningful value. Finally, culture is kind of our thing; we are committed to the well-being of each employee.

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Title: Acquisition Project Manager

Location: Dayton, OH

Classification: Salary, Exempt

Travel: 25%

Security Requirement: Must be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance

Contract Description:

This contract is assigned to the Attack Systems Division for the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The contract supports the acquisition, sustainment, and execution of the USAF Light Attack Aircraft and USSOCOM Armed Overwatch programs product support strategies.

Position Description:

As the Acquisition Program Manager, you will lead a team of logistic subject matter experts facilitating expeditious weapon system acquisition and cost-effective sustainment within a multi-disciplinary team of government and industry personnel. You will also serve as a senior advisor to government and industry personnel providing a blend of operational, program management and acquisition expertise. The ideal applicant is versatile, with a broad background in system acquisition and logistics-related disciplines. Must be comfortable in a challenging, collaborative, multi-tasking, dynamic, high-tempo, deadline-intensive environment with a flexible work schedule supporting multiple customers.

Position Expectations:

• Perform all required responsibilities and duties in accordance with JJR’s Handbook and job description
• Actively engage in your role, make informed decisions, be accountable for all outcomes, and be a positive influence for JJR
• Deliver exceptional service to internal and external clients, partners, teammates
• Provide leadership to employees to support optimal performance
• Contribute to the programs and initiatives designed to advance company strategic priorities

Duties:

Coordinate acquisition logistics and program management activities in support of post-Milestone C weapon systems. Assist with interfaces between multiple program teams and help synchronize their work to efficiently produce well-integrated analyses and documentation. May be required to perform any of the following tasks:

• Assist in supporting development and coordination of DoD 5000.02 acquisition and logistics milestone planning and reporting documentation. Assist in drafting documentation, presentation materials, and preparing staff summary packages to support acquisition milestone coordination and decisions.
• Perform analyses to support program strategy decisions and courses of action.
• Assist in translating user requirements documents into Request for Proposal documentation.
• Assist with development and documentation of inputs for Performance Work Statements, Contract Data Requirements Lists, and other acquisition documentation.
• Attend and support reviews, audits and working group meetings.
• Manage overall project cost, schedule, and performance in accordance with contract requirements
• Deliver quality service in alignment with JJR’s ISO certified Quality Management System
• Support company growth within established markets by identifying opportunities to expand our services and solve new challenges for existing clients
• Additional duties' as assigned

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s in Science or Business
• 15+ years’ experience in aircraft and/or acquisition logistics
• JJR may choose to substitute education with relevant experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Knowledge of MIL-HDBK-502, DoD Handbook of Acquisition Logistics and MIL-PRF-49506, Performance Specification, Logistics Management, and Logistics Assessment Guidebook
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification such as Life Cycle Logistics I, II, or III. Extensive acquisition logistics or operational logistics experience in lieu of a certification.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Salary: In accordance with various state and federal pay transparency regulations, as well as best industry practices, our job descriptions include the salary range we reasonably expect to pay those joining our team, contingent upon little to no training being required. A final salary is subject to a number of factors, including but not limited to the following: years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

The range of pay for this position is $126,500-$154,000.

Core Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Monthly $200 HSA Match, Complimentary $50k Basic Life and AD&D (eligible employees), STD, Complimentary LTD, AFLAC Coverage, etc.

PTO, Flexible Schedule, and Holidays: Employees receive a robust amount of PTO along with flexible/hybrid working schedules and additional support for new parents. JJR also observes a total of 11 paid federal holidays annually, including: New Year's Day, President's Day, 4th of July, Veteran's Day, Christmas, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Columbus Day.

Professional Development + Continued Education Support: We believe employees at all levels benefit from continued growth and learning. As such, JJR is committed to paying the entirety of the cost for job-related certifications and/or training programs as well as contributing towards job-related higher-level education.

EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer

This description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks as dictated by their supervisor or JJR leadership.