Acquisition and Documentation SME - Secret

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead a high-visibility cybersecurity initiative supporting the Department of the Air Force's (DAF) Zero Trust strategy. This role will serve as the lead program manager for a critical enterprise security capability, working directly with senior government leadership, technical stakeholders, and industry partners to ensure successful program execution and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Program Manager for a major cybersecurity initiative supporting the Department of the Air Force's Zero Trust objectives.

• Oversee all program planning, execution, and acquisition activities to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

• Lead program startup and transition efforts immediately following contract award, including kickoff planning, stakeholder engagement, and execution strategy development.

• Prepare and deliver recurring executive-level briefings, status reports, and program updates to senior leadership, including the Program Executive Officer (PEO).

• Manage a highly visible program with significant leadership oversight and evolving mission requirements.

• Coordinate closely with government stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to accelerate schedules, mitigate risks, and maintain deployment timelines.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the program's technical architecture and integration points within existing cybersecurity and enterprise infrastructure environments.

• Provide strategic guidance on acquisition planning, program execution, and lifecycle management.

• Translate complex technical concepts into concise, actionable information for senior leaders and non-technical audiences.

Monitor program performance, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure mission success.

Pay rate range: 60-75/hr

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Skills and Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance or ability to maintain one.

• Bachelor's degree.

• 8+ years of experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition, program management, or cybersecurity programs.

• Experience leading large-scale, high-visibility federal programs with executive-level stakeholder engagement.

• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, enterprise IT environments, and Zero Trust principles.

• Proven experience developing and delivering briefings to senior government leaders and executives.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.