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National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) · 4 months ago

Acquisition Program Manager - Full Performance

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$101K/yr - $132K/yr

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has been at the forefront of space-based intelligence for sixty years, and they are seeking a Full Performance Level Acquisition Program Manager. This role involves managing complex acquisition contracts for reconnaissance satellite systems, ensuring operational readiness, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support mission operations.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Influence and lead acquisitions, to ensure both requirements and designs address operational needs via requirements reviews, increment planning sessions, design reviews, increment demonstrations, etc. Lead activities with functional specialists, including contracting, engineering, manufacturing program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics and operations support

Manage cost, schedule, and performance of complex contracts to develop, deliver, and sustain overhead reconnaissance systems, including spacecraft hardware, ground and communication components, and mission software applications

Ensure the end-to-end operational readiness of new satellite missions, to include successful delivery of all ground systems; completion of systems test and operational exercises; development of initial and final operational capability criteria with stakeholders; and assessment of ability to support launch, initialization, and operations

Collaborate with operational stakeholders both internal and external to the NRO, to include acquisition offices and mission partners in support of mission operations

Manage technical issues and risks to minimize impacts to ensure mission success while minimizing operational impacts

Investigate and make recommendations to improve mission operations, in areas, such as efficiency, availability, resiliency, and operability. Ensure completion of milestone readiness criteria and coordination with decision authorities to bring new satellite missions and ground capabilities into operations

Opportunity to identify and work on innovative technology solutions and approaches with real time impact to the existing Ground Segments

Provides input in source selection and assess contractor performance during all acquisition phases, including operations

Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities with functional specialist, including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, logistics and operations support. Continually studies, reviews and evaluates program progress

Works closely and substantially with program Contacting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTRs) and prime contractors to provide leadership and ensure program objectives are achieved within stringent cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements

Provides authoritative recommendations, briefings, and other formal and informal feedback and status to management on all aspects of program status, contractor technical performance and for all significant decision points

Qualification

Acquisition ManagementContract ManagementProgram ManagementDAWIA CertificationNegotiation SkillsTechnical LeadershipCollaboration SkillsProblem Solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing

You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations

Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties of the position as described above. Experience must be reflected in your resume

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) coded positions: If selected for a DAWIA coded position, the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 48 – 60 months after accepting this position. Individual shall maintain, at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system. DAWIA requirements may be located at the Defense Acquisition University website

Employee is expected to meet Continuing Education requirements to maintain DAWIA certification. If appointed as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), employee must attend the NRO Acquisition COTR training in NI 30-1-3. If appointed as a COTR, employee must attend the NRO Acquisition COTR training in NI 30-1-3

Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment

Preferred

The Acquisition Program Manager Position prefers a Bachelor's degree in a related area (Business, Management, Technical, etc.) or you may qualify based on experience. Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position