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USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago

SUPERVISORY ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Lackland AFB, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $166K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Acquisition Program Management Specialist to provide program management oversight for the Air & Ground COMSEC Branch's acquisition goals. The role involves advising the Branch Chief and assisting in executing cryptographic development, production, and fielding management activities for the USAF and joint cryptographic modernization efforts.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs Branch's Acquisition Program Management activities, with responsibility to provide program management oversite, and acquisition and business planning to develop/produce cryptographic capabilities for the Air Force and other services

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities

Provides strategic planning

Provides executive-level communication

Qualification

Acquisition ManagementProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningExecutive CommunicationDoD KnowledgeQuantitative AnalysisRelationship ManagementSafety RegulationsNegotiation SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period

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

If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement

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

Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide

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

Disclosure of Political Appointments

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

Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume

This is a Centrally Managed position under Program Management. Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization

Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005

If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package

This position may require travel

This position is Acquisition Category A, Level III and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position

Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements

Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position

Comprehensive knowledge of acquisition management and product support principles, policies, practices, regulations and laws

Thorough knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with and/or influence systems acquisition and integrated life-cycle management processes

High-level ability to gather and analyze a variety of program information; plan, organize, integrate and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in providing program support; make sound judgments concerning program activities and progress

Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs and support activities to ensure that programs are within schedule, baselines, cost, etc

Knowledge of safety, security and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures

Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing; ability to negotiate difficult or controversial issues

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

Knowledge of the activities and purpose of functional support personnel and ability to coordinate such aspects of system acquisition as engineering, contracting, program control, configuration, test, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support to effectively implement program direction

Ability to plan, organize, and direct teamwork, and to negotiate with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, require extensive modifications to program documents, established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of customer activities

Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

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

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.