Air Force Civilian Service · 10 hours ago
Non-Supervisory Acquisition Program Management Specialist
Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $155K/yrAir Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a Full-Time Non-Supervisory Acquisition Program Management Specialist to work for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Hanscom AFB in Massachusetts. The role involves developing, implementing, and controlling contractual, financial, and technical aspects of projects through designated phases of the acquisition cycle, while managing complex programs and ensuring compliance with policies and requirements.
Aerospace
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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 the management and acquisition strategy for assigned projects/programs within cost, schedule, and performance baselines as directed by the Program Director
Assigns programs/projects are characterized by unusual factors and pressures that create a management situation resulting in a substantial element of uncertainty and risk as to the foreseeable outcome of acquisition efforts that are within the state-of-the-art
Vital aspects of the program require the development of new approaches to problems and the pursuit of alternative courses of actions
Generates specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements
Provides input into source selection and contractor monitoring of acquisition phases from development through production and deployment
Advises Program Director of significant actions or problems and recommends solutions
Complies with all security directives and policies
Analyzes interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity; develops recommendations to solve problems; and applies program management principles to guide program accomplishment through the various phases of the acquisition cycle
Program complexities frequently require reprogramming and adjustment of schedules, funding, and the activities of program participants
Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics
Continually studies, reviews, and evaluates program progress
Formalizes system requirements into appropriate specifications
Establishes management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, management indicators, and management reviews to reflect program status and provide early detection of emerging problems
Reviews programming documents and/or accesses the impact of external actions to determine their effect on the development, production and logistical support and to ensure that programs are within baseline and budgetary limitations
Organizes teamwork efforts and may lead a team of specialist in resolving technical, schedule, cost, and supportability issues
Provides feedback to customers and keeps abreast of changing environments and potential shifts int emphasis or other changes
Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives
Takes appropriate actions to approve terms and conditions set forth in negotiations, contracting plans and budgets, subcontractor participation, and addition or discontinuance of work by the contractor
Coordinates frequent program changes and engineering compromises to assess the resulting changes in other areas of the program
Visits contractors’ plants(s) to observe progress, discuss and resolve major problems, and otherwise ensure that contractor is meeting appropriate contractual provisions
Provides advice and assistance to contractors on requirements and policy matters
Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives
Participates in conferences and meetings to deliver presentations on project/program status, accomplishments, challenges encountered and anticipated, support requirements, and the integration and advocacy of program and project objectives
Consults with acquisition managers and executives to influence future
Prepares, presents, defends, and interprets staff studies to the Program Director and /or other management officials
Conducts meetings and working groups to address problems, technical developments, program changes, etc., and to collectively prepare an approach to program changes
Briefs higher levels of management on program progress, problems, and other factors of interest or inquiry
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Security Clearance (Top Secret/Secret)
Position may be subject to random drug testing
This is an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program
The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act requirements applicable to the duties of the position
Applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Back to Basics (BtB) Practitioner certification in Program Management
Incumbent may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually
Benefits
Relocation expenses may or may not be paid.
Position is eligible for telework to include Situational/Ad Hoc or Regular/Recurring per managements discretion.
Occasional travel - Work may require travel away from the normal duty station, CONUS or OCONUS, via military or commercial aircraft.
Company
Air Force Civilian Service
A mission to support the men and women in uniform of the United States Air Force with our talent and dedication and service.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Greathouse, SFPC, SAPPC
Chief Security Officer
Brian Sommers
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