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USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago

ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $142K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a staff acquisition program manager responsible for developing, establishing, implementing, and deploying processes used by acquisition program managers. The role involves managing contractual, financial, and technical aspects of programs or projects through designated phases of the acquisition cycle.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance in system/subsystem engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, data, configuration management, contracting, financial management, test/evaluation, and other technical integration functions as they relate to the development and implementation of systems acquisition streamlining policy

Serves on and leads Integrated Product Teams and working groups composed of various functional disciplines engaged in developing and recommending acquisition streamlining proposals and implementation plans

Provides continuous assessment and evaluation of overall program and individual project goals, objectives, strategies, performance to ensure a sound basis for long-range acquisition program management processes and follow-on system life cycle support planning

Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives

Prepares, presents, defends, and interprets staff studies to the Program Director and/or other management officials

Qualification

Program ManagementSystems AcquisitionDoD RegulationsSafety RegulationsTechnical CommunicationStaff PlanningAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization

This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft

This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection

Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position

Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period

PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations

This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2 in Program Management within 24 months of assignment

Employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position

Employee may be required to work overtime

Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements

This position is subject to Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) Testing. For more information about ACWA including covered series and grades go to: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/assessment/index.aspx?cid=1e3d1ba5-11cf-48c5-8b18-2dff8ea28536

Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems

Specialized experience is experience in applying systems acquisition and program management principles, coupled with a strong understanding of DoD/Air Force regulations and organizational structures, to effectively plan, organize, and oversee critical aspects of systems development, production, and support

Proven ability to integrate and manage diverse acquisition functions, ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols while delivering clear and concise communication, both written and oral, to diverse audiences

Knowledge of the laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures

Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process

Skill in staff level planning, organizing, and overseeing critical aspects of development, production, and support of systems, subsystems, or equipment

Ability to integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions in support of research, development, production and support of a system, subsystem, or equipment

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy