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Program Management Specialist, AAMX/LEX

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $118K/yr

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command is seeking a Program Management Specialist to support AAMX/LEX at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. This role is vital in ensuring the sustainability and enhancement of global space launch systems, focusing on acquisition of logistics, maintenance, supply, engineering, and mission assurance.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the focal point for acquisition of logistics, maintenance, supply, engineering, mission assurance and launch services, ensuring the launch mission readiness and success

Establish management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, management indicators, and management reviews to reflect program status and provide early detection of emerging problems

Review documents to assess impact on the mission preparation and execution

Organize teamwork efforts and lead a team of specialists in resolving technical, schedule, cost, and supportability issues

Support/lead team(s) to develop, implement, and control financial and technical aspects of projects (launch operations, acquisition, mission preparation, etc.)

Generate specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements

Organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists (engineering, contracting, program control, finance, logistics and mission assurance)

Review progress of contractors in meeting objectives

Keep Leadership and team informed of project status and resolution actions

Qualification

Program ManagementAcquisition ManagementBudget ManagementContract NegotiationAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Must be a U.S Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files

May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis

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 (DAWAIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position

Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements

Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed 'Unscheduled Telework'

Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY)

Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments

PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized

This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first

Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements

Incumbent may be required to file an OGE 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report), IAW AFR 30-30

Applicants should have experience in program management or related fields, ideally within the DoD or a similar environment

Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex programs characterized by significant uncertainties and risks is essential

Applicants must demonstrate a history of developing and implementing acquisition policies, procedures, strategic plans and source selection experience that enhance mission execution effectiveness

Experience leading/supporting integrated product teams; experience with rocket motor launch operations/missions, experience with implementing requirements and monitoring performance; developing cost estimates; planning/conflict resolution between many organizations; and communicating project status (written/brief) with Space Systems Command (SSC) leadership up to the General Officer Commander, PEO, Division Chief and Branch Chief levels; customer mission managers, and contractors (mission assurance/technical/mission support/launch service contractors)

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 documents to assess impact on the mission preparation and execution

Organizes teamwork efforts and leads a team of specialists in resolving technical, schedule, cost, and supportability issues

Support/lead team(s) to develop, implement, and control financial and technical aspects of projects (launch operations, acquisition, mission preparation, etc.)

Generate specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements

Organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists (engineering, contracting, program control, finance, logistics and mission assurance)

Review progress of contractors in meeting objectives

Keep Leadership and team informed of project status and resolution actions

This position requires direct communications with individual members, teams and leadership

Applicants must possess exceptional leadership and team-leader supervision skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration

Proficiency in budget management and contract negotiation will further enhance a candidate's suitability for this critical role

Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management to effectively support the Space and Missile Systems Center mission

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 and integrated life cycle management

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, 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

Preferred

Successful applicants will have completed relevant acquisition management training, including courses offered by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and are preferred to meet and/or be able to meet Acquisition Professional Development Program Management Level 2 requirements

Training in personnel management and leadership development will be beneficial