Job Description

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Senior Acquisition Planner

Supporting CPE C2IN SEPM

Location: APG, MD

Clearance: DoD Secret minimum

Salary: 100K-150K Annual; Commensurate with Education/Experience

Janus Research Group is currently seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Planner to join our team as a full-time employee at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This position serves as a key planner and integrator supporting Project Managers (PMs) and operational stakeholders across the DoD. The Senior Acquisition Planer aligns operational requirements with acquisition strategies, funding, and execution timelines to deliver mission-ready capabilities across the C2IN portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate daily planning efforts, including coordinating meetings, working groups, and synchronization forums.
• Develop integrated planning products that align operational requirements, capabilities, acquisition authorities, contracts, and funding.
• Integrate inputs from PMs, FCD, and unit representatives into cohesive, executable plans.
• Identify and resolve disconnects across requirements, contracts, funding, and program execution.
• Translate operational needs into actionable acquisition strategies and program plans.
• Analyze cost, schedule, and performance to assess mission impact and support PM decision-making.
• Support acquisition processes and documentation (APB, LCSP, TES, TEMP, ASRs, POM).
• Maintain knowledge management and collaboration tools to ensure visibility, transparency, and alignment.
• Draft CPE-level guidance and planning products for Government review and approval.
• Coordinate across Joint, Service, and operational stakeholders to ensure synchronized execution.
• Identify risks and dependencies; recommend and track mitigation actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in military operations planning, acquisition, or program management.
• Strong understanding of DoD planning processes (MDMP/JPP) and acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience supporting ACAT programs and analyzing cost, schedule, and performance.
• Strong coordination, briefing, and analytical skills.
• Active Secret government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of military planning programs (e.g., GCSC) or equivalent training.
• Experience in operational or staff planning roles.
• Familiarity with C2 systems or operational integration environments.
• PMP, DAWIA, or similar certification.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at judy.pagac@janusresearch.us or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.