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United States Space Force · 3 days ago

Engineer/Program Manager, AAMX/LEX

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) is searching for an Engineer/Program Manager. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing complex programs, and developing acquisition policies to enhance mission execution effectiveness.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Kathryn B.

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex programs characterized by significant uncertainties and risks

Develop and implement acquisition policies, procedures, strategic plans and source selection experience that enhance mission execution effectiveness

Lead/support integrated product teams

Implement requirements and monitor performance

Develop cost estimates and plan/conflict resolution between many organizations

Communicate project status (written/brief) with SSC leadership up to the General Officer Commander, PEO, Division Chief and Branch Chief levels, customer mission managers, and contractors

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 managementEngineering expertiseAcquisition policiesStrategic planningCost estimationConflict resolutionResource managementTeam leadershipEffective communicationProblem solving

Required

Must be a U.S Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance

A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required

This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment

May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise

This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Work requires the appropriate APDP certification(s); i.e., Level 2 or 3 in an area such as Test & Evaluation (T&E); Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering-Systems Engineering (SPRDE-SE)

Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, 'Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.' Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training

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

Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties

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

Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year

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

Preferred

Experience in engineering and/or program management or related fields, ideally within the DoW or a similar environment (preferred experience of 3-5 years)

A master's degree and completion of DAU courses would make you an even stronger candidate