USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago
ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$141K/yr - $195K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Acquisition Program Management Specialist to serve as an Acquisition Program/Project Manager, directing or supporting the activities of a DoD funded acquisition effort. The role involves developing strategic plans, balancing workloads, and advising management on acquisition program execution status.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develops strategic plans to execute critical and complex acquisition programs/projects with enduring impacts on large numbers of people in alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Creates short and long-term direction for achieving desired outcomes of DoD funded acquisition efforts, and communicates with multi-disciplined staff of military, civilian, and/or contractors to align collective efforts with the broader strategic objectives
Balances workload and provides advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of acquisition program management and administrative issues. Structures assignments to create effective and economical positions. Coordinates with other organization managers and customers as appropriate
Prepares and delivers organizational briefings to convey strategic direction or organizational policies. Advises higher levels of management on acquisition program execution status and other factors of interest. Utilizes expertise to influence decisions of senior military officers and civilians in the resolution of mission-critical problems to achieve program cost, schedule, and performance goals and other critical objectives
Recognized and serves as a technical/functional acquisition authority within and outside the organization. Represents the program office at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives. 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
Defines, establishes, and directs organization-wide focus for challenging and highly complex acquisition projects/programs. Performs specialized assignments and projects in connection with various acquisition situations which, because of their complexity and importance, require extensive and comprehensive background in USAF acquisition policies, practices, procedures, and other guidelines
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Position may require an appropriate security clearance
Employee must maintain current certifications
Position may be subject to random drug testing
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems
Specialized experience includes experience in developmental planning, capability requirements, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Program Objective Memorandum (POM)
Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process and integrated logistics support (ILS)
Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support
Ability to mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
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