
Acquisition Program Management Senior
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COLSA Corporation seeks a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. The role provides enterprise-level acquisition program management support, coordinates program execution, maintains the division’s acquisition battle rhythm, and supports delivery of mission-critical capabilities. The position also supports acquisition reporting, program reviews, and senior-level briefings.
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Full job description
COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (HNC) at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. In this role, the selected candidate will provide enterprise-level acquisition program management support, helping coordinate and guide program execution across the division, maintain HNC's acquisition battle rhythm, and support the successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities to the warfighter.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)
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Apply comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
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Apply knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.
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Provide information to program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
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Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
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Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.
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Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e., Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR), etc.). Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
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Develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture\_benefits
Required SkillsRequired Experience
Required Qualifications:
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Must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
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Master's degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD.
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Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD.
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High school diploma (or equivalent) and 15 years of directly related experience, including at least 8 years supporting the DoD.
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Experience managing programs in accordance with regulatory requirements outlined in the DoD 5000 series.
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U.S. citizenship required. Must possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI access
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of cyber networks, enterprise environments, systems, and/or applications.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,720 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$120–200K/yr514 salary ranges
- US median$45–58/hr407 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 724 open Program Manager jobs in Texas and 11,720 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 9,982 postings).
- Education
- 4,645 of the 11,720 open Program Manager jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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