Air Force Civilian Service · 1 day ago
Program Management Specialist, AAMX/LEX
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expThe Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Program Management Specialist to support the United States Space Force’s launch operations at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. This role involves leading integrated action teams to shape launch strategies, conducting acquisition evaluations, and ensuring mission readiness for critical defense missions.
Aerospace
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead integrated action teams to shape launch strategies and ensure mission readiness
Conduct deep acquisition & technical evaluations and mission assurance reviews of launch systems
Deliver high-impact briefings to senior military and civilian leadership
Pilot launch teams through the full mission lifecycle—from concept to countdown
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
Qualification
Required
Candidates are required to possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related program management-discipline
Successful applicants will have completed relevant acquisition management training, including courses offered by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
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
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
Must be a U.S Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-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
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
Preferred
A master's degree is preferred and will enhance a candidate's qualifications for the role
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
Proficiency in budget management and contract negotiation will further enhance a candidate's suitability for this critical role
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Greathouse, SFPC, SAPPC
Chief Security Officer
Brian Sommers
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