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Air Force Civilian Service · 7 hours ago

Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager Specialist

Hanscom Air Force Base, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$141K/yr - $195K/yr

Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a Full-Time Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager Specialist to work for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Hanscom AFB in Massachusetts. The role involves leading and managing acquisition activities, supervising personnel, and representing the program office at various levels within the organization while ensuring effective collaboration across military, civilian, and contractor teams.

Aerospace

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leads, manages, directs or is responsible for acquisition activities either directly, or in support of DoD funded acquisition efforts

Directs and coordinates the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff of military, civilian, and/or contractors assigned to a program including contracting, engineering manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time

Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work

Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees

Evaluates work performance of subordinates

Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters

Interviews candidates for positions; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment

Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager

Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases

Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training

Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed

Develops performance standards

Delivers presentations on acquisition program status, accomplishments, problems/analysis/solutions, requirements for support and promotion of program objectives to senior military officers and civilians in other program offices, or the command and with using supporting commands

Represents the program office at higher levels within the organization and contractor organizations

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other coordinating members, offices, or organizations within the AF or DoD arena and/or with outside organizations or companies to address problems, technical developments, program changes, etc

Works in conjunction with the contracting officer to approve terms and conditions set forth in contract negotiations, contracting plans, budgets, and changes to the scope of work to be done by the contractor

Organizes teamwork efforts across the civilian, military, and contractor workforce and may lead to resolving technical, schedule, cost, and supportability issues

Provides advice and assistance to contractors on requirements and policy matters

Qualification

Acquisition Program ManagementPersonnel ManagementContract NegotiationProgram ControlLogistics ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship

Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Security Clearance (Top Secret/Secret)

Position may be subject to random drug testing

This is an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program

The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act requirements applicable to the duties of the position

Applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Back to Basics (BtB) Advanced certification in Program Management

Previous Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) level III certifications are sufficient and will transition to a BtB Advanced certification

This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP)

Incumbent may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually

Nominees must have: Specialized Experience at the GS-13 or NH-03 or equivalent grade or higher in order to be considered for this opportunity