Acquisition Manager, Senior
Company: Diaconia LLC
Location: Bedford
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: General Summary:
The candidate will be integral in the standup for the Looking Glass
Next program. The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of
DoD acquisition processes, and analytical methods or techniques to
gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by the USG;
assist in drawing conclusions and devising solutions to problems
relating to improvement of acquisition effectiveness and
compliance; assist with developing and drafting acquisition
documentation and assisting with quality control; assist with
performing work measurement studies, program or operations
efficiency reviews, cost studies, or workload change impact
analyses; and rely upon and use automated management information
systems in performing fact finding, analytical, and advisory
functions. Responsibilities: · Supports all CAG/DAG efforts with
higher Head Quarters. Supports key acquisition events and reviews
as needed, such as: System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary
Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness
Reviews (TRR), Technical Coordination Meetings (TCM), Functional
Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA),
Production Readiness Reviews (PRR), and others as applicable. ·
Assist with establishing and maintaining databases and assist in
the development and analysis of key program metrics. · Assist with
tracking technical metrics and reporting status. · Apply an
understanding of DoD and AF program/project analysis to assist with
planning, organizing, completing and presenting assessments of
program/project activity management concepts, analyses, studies and
procedures to the USG; Assist with performing analyses to support
program strategy decisions and courses of action; Evaluate
implications of existing or proposed projects, programs, processes,
and policies/laws and recommend improvements to the USG. · Support
the development, review, and approval processes for requirements
document development and the Joint Capabilities Integration and
Development System (JCIDS) process and staffing; Assist in
translating user requirements documents such as the Capability
Development Document (CDD), Capability Production Document (CPD),
and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) into Request for Proposal (RFP)
documentation for the directorate. · Support USG implementation of
policies, processes, and tools for capability planning and
development; Assist capabilities managers in arranging and
supporting High Powered Teams (HPTs) for capabilities development;
Assist in developing and implementing capability based planning
processes for AFMC; Assist in facilitating AFMC support to
Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA) and integrate AFMC/Air
Force Space Command (AFSPC) capability based planning activities
and by providing input for Integrated Summits (I-SUMMITs). ·
Promote the use of Modeling Simulation & Analysis (MS&A)
throughout the acquisition lifecycle process and foster the
development and maintenance of common use MS&A tools useful to
the divisions/groups/industry. · Assist in integration of
intelligence information and infrastructure to ensure
cross-enterprise capabilities planning and system acquisition. ·
Provide support for all aspects of program cost, schedule, and
performance; Assist with Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Contract
Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), data calls, and reviews; Support
and assist in planning, organizing, and managing of general and
critical aspects of the development, production, and/or deployment
of the systems, subsystems, and equipment as well as the
acquisition program management of the full life cycle requirements.
· Develop and collect technical data and inputs for staff summary
packages to support coordination and signature of all associated
documents for milestone approval. · Assist in producing or
supporting the development of draft documentation and presentation
materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based
on cost, schedule, and performance. · Assist with developing,
analyzing, reporting, and maintaining schedules and metrics that
are needed to track program status; Assist with providing schedule
analysis of overarching program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
with knowledge of OEM-specific scheduling tools, or other tools
mandated by the USG and integration techniques. · Interface and
coordinate with lateral USG organizations, including but not
limited to headquarters, major commands, aircraft wings/squadrons,
test agencies, and USAF Centers or other external agencies to
accomplish assigned tasks; Assist with the resolution of
programmatic issues including, but not be limited to,
interfacing/querying Air Staff, Air Force Major Command, and DoD
personnel. · Assist with providing technical support, planning for,
coordinating, and participating in integrated program reviews and
conferences, including but not limited to, the following:
executive, readiness, technical, budget, design, weapon system,
requirement working groups, supportability, and management reviews.
Disclaimer "The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job
description are intended to describe the general nature and level
of work performed by employees within this role. However, they are
not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any
time to meet the evolving needs of the organization. Requirements:
Required Qualifications: · MA/MS degree, and twelve years of
experience in the respective technical / professional discipline
being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD -OR- ·
BA/BS degree, and fifteen years of experience in the respective
technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of
which must be in the DoD -OR- · Twenty years of directly related
experience, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD. · Must have a
Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a
Top-Secret Security clearance Preferred Qualifications · Top Secret
· Experience with early-stage acquisition and Milestone B entry
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