USAJOBS · 14 hours ago
ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER SPECLIALIST
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $101K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Acquisition Program Management Specialist to serve in an assigned project/program within the Department of the Air Force. The primary purpose of this position is to manage and assess progress in acquisition projects, coordinating activities among various functional specialists to ensure program objectives are met.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assesses progress in assigned projects/programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportability baseline requirements by applying known methods and procedures
Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics
Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives
Prepares and presents staff studies for presentation to the Program Director and other management officials
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
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. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
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 (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position
The work requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft
Employee may be required to work overtime
Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems
Knowledge of the principles, policies, legal requirements, and practices of systems acquisition and program management to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of the development, production, and/or deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment that are within available technology
Knowledge of the activities and purpose of functional support personnel and ability to coordinate such aspects of systems acquisition as engineering, contracting, program control, configuration, test, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support to effectively implement program management and direction
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management
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
Benefits
Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice.
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.
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