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USAJOBS · 3 days ago

ACQUISITION TEST MANAGER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $144K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Acquisition Test Manager responsible for developing and controlling the contractual, financial, and technical aspects of acquisition programs. The role involves analyzing test and evaluation policies, representing the organization at executive levels, and coordinating activities of functional specialists.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a senior specialist in the area of test and evaluation (T&E), analyzes current T&E policies, directives as related to aeronautical systems, subsystems, and support equipment, and recommends solutions

Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives and provides status on assigned T&E projects and programs as required

Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives

Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics

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

Qualification

Test & Evaluation lifecycleAcquisition management processData analysisModelingContracting proceduresTechnical conceptsOral communicationWritten communicationRelationship buildingLeadershipOrganizational skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

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

Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization

Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft

This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection

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

Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period

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

This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2 in Program Management within 24 months of assignment

May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours

This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.205)

Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems

Specialized experience is experience in managing the full Test & Evaluation (T&E) lifecycle for acquisition programs, from planning and resource allocation to execution and reporting

Experience in authoring and verifying all test-related documentation for compliance and accuracy

Proficient in performing data analysis and modeling to refine test strategies

Experience in acting as the T&E process owner to ensure seamless integration across all program teams

Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiative

Broad 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 DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process

Detailed knowledge of the AF DT&E planning process and its implementation in systems and equipment acquisition programs; through understanding of AF T&E policy and procedures including test program documentation; understanding of the program/project office responsibilities in planning for and supporting OT&E; understanding of the budgeting process and the T7E funding

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, lead, 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 the support of the process