Program Management

Acquisition professionals in the Program Management career field are concerned with all of the functions of a program management office (PMO) or a program executive office (PEO). Program management professionals serve in a wide range of PMO and PEO positions, including program integrators and analysts, program managers, PEOs, and their deputies. They may also serve in a number of support and management positions throughout the workforce. The fundamental responsibilities of the program manager are to balance the many factors that influence cost, schedule, and performance; to interpret and tailor application of the DoD 5000 Series regulations; and to ensure that high-quality, affordable, supportable, and effective defense systems are delivered to the warfighter as quickly as possible.