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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$107K/yr - $138K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is a part of the Department of the Air Force, and they are seeking an Acquisition Program Manager to oversee the contractual, financial, and technical aspects of projects. The role involves coordinating activities among various functional specialists and ensuring contractors meet program objectives.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and controls contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist

Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program, control configuration/data management, test, and logistics

Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives

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

Systems acquisition knowledgeProgram management knowledgeContracting procedures knowledgeTechnical concepts knowledgeDepartment of Defense knowledgeOral communicationWritten communicationRelationship buildingLeadership skillsOrganizational skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service

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

Disclosure of Political Appointments

This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)

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

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

Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements

Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance

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

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing

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

Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities

Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process

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

Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit

Ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in support of the process

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems