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National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) · 2 months ago

Acquisition Program Manager - Senior/Expert

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$169K/yr - $197K/yr

8+ years exp

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to oversee complex legal agreements and contracts related to reconnaissance satellite systems. The role involves managing multi-million-dollar acquisition projects, collaborating with senior contract officers, and applying systems engineering principles to meet intelligence needs.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Provide authoritative recommendations, briefings, and other formal and informal feedback and status to management on all aspects

Provide input in source selection and assessing contractor performance during all acquisition phases, including operations

Collaborate with senior contract officers on complex contract awards and ensures program objectives are achieved within stringent cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements

Oversee identification and implementation of risk management strategies for large-scale program to address areas of concerns or potential gaps

Direct, coordinate, and oversee work through subordinate supervisors (when applicable)

Apply systems engineering principles, techniques, services, and practices at the appropriate level of the architecture to ensure a disciplined approach to meeting intelligence needs with NRO systems

Qualification

Acquisition Program ManagementContract ManagementRisk ManagementSystems EngineeringDAWIA CertificationNegotiationLeadershipCollaborationCommunication

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

A Bachelor's/Master's Degree in a related occupation (Management, Engineering, Science, etc.) is qualifying for this level and is highly desirable, or you may qualify based on experience

Applicant must have directly applicable minimum of 8 years of experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position

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 months after accepting this position

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

Certain positions are deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements