Program Manager - Air Force HQ (Senior Managing Consultant)

The posting, as Technical Assent wrote it

Technical Assent seeks a Program Manager to lead a multi-task technical and analytical support program for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SAF/AQ). The Program Manager is accountable for all contractor work on the effort, spanning IT requirements and enterprise architecture, industrial base analysis, AI integration, acquisition program support, and the Department of the Air Force Modernized Process Model (MPM).

This is a full-time, hands-on leadership role. You will lead a multi-company team, lead the team through transition during the kick-off phase and quickly stabilize performance to ensure client objectives are met; keep every position staffed with qualified people; and serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer and COR.

About the program

SAF/AQ is the Service Acquisition Executive and Senior Procurement Executive for the Department of the Air Force. The program supports SAF/AQ, other Headquarters Air Force organizations, Program Executive Offices, Portfolio Acquisition Executives, and Department of War components. The Program Manager supervises and integrates several technical lanes, each with its own workstream lead:

• Program Management
• IT requirements, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture
• Industrial base support
• Artificial intelligence support
• Strategic and acquisition support
• Acquisition integration (MPM)

Key responsibilities

Contract leadership and customer engagement

• Serve as the single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and COR, and respond to their inquiries within 24 hours during normal duty hours.
• Build trusted-advisor relationships with SAF/AQ and AQX leadership, connecting the team's work to Air Force acquisition outcomes.
• Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and staffing in response to task requirements and shifting Government priorities.
• Set, communicate, and enforce quality standards across all five lanes, and resolve issues that threaten delivery.

Leading a multi-company team

• Lead a team that includes Technical Assent employees and subcontractor personnel as one integrated workforce under Technical Assent's management.
• Direct and coordinate the five Key Personnel lanes, holding each lead accountable for quality, timeliness, and staffing.
• Flow contract performance standards down to subcontractors and manage them through regular reviews.
• Establish associate contractor agreements as directed by the Government.

Staffing and retention

• Keep every position filled with qualified, cleared personnel from contract start, and fill any vacancy within 30 days.
• Hold annual team turnover at or below 10%.
• Monitor staff performance, coach and develop analysts, and realign or replace personnel when needed, coordinating with the Government beforehand.

Financial and contract management

• Track burn rate at the CLIN/SLIN level and forecast fund depletion.
• Manage the T&

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lace: You will work primarily from a Technical Assent facility near the Pentagon. You will spend regular time on site at the Pentagon, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, and other Government facilities where your team works .

• Telework: Ad hoc and situational, for unclassified work only, with COR approval.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary: $160,000-$200,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible PTO
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• OneMedical primary care membership
• Annual Learning & Development benefit to support your career growth
• Wellness benefit
• Mobile phone stipend
• Charitable contribution matching

Technical Assent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, veteran status, or disability.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Virginia, Technical Assent is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Virginia and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Technical Assent, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $160,000 to $200,000.

This position is contingent upon contract award. Final offers are contingent upon verification of education, certifications, and security clearance.