ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

U.S Air Force; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental defense organization is seeking an intern for their Air Force intern position under the PALACE Acquire program. The role involves applying Acquisition Program Management principles and completing special projects. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a minimum GPA of 2.95 and be eligible for a security clearance. The position requires geographic mobility and may require travel.

Qualifications

• Must meet suitability for Federal employment.
• Required to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge and skill in applying Acquisition Program Management principles.
• Carry out special projects for training and development.
• Increase knowledge in the acquisition program management field.

Education

Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale

Job description

Click on \"Learn more about this agency\" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: This is a formal Air Force intern position, established under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program which is under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program. This position is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Civilian Career Management Directorate and administered by the Civil Engineer Career Team.

Duties

• Performs a variety of specific tasks designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying Acquisition Program Management principles, methods and techniques and understanding the fundamental precepts of defense systems acquisition.
• Carries out special projects designed to facilitate the full use of the intern's training and development.
• Performs a variety of specific tasks designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying Acquisition Logistics principles, methods and techniques.
• Performs taskings which are designed to increase knowledge and skill in the acquisition program management field and related areas.

Requirements

• Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here
• The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location and/or series.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing.
• Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale. Must meet suitability for Federal employment. Required to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments. This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• A security clearance may be required. This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Must meet suitability for Federal employment. Required to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Geographic mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• Required to serve a one year probationary period.
• Successful completion of all training and regulatory requirements as identified in the applicable training plan. Employee must maintain current certifications. May be required to obtain job-related certifications.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment and necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Certain positions and/or rotations require a top-secret clearance, therefore; individuals selected for these positions will be required to obtain and maintain a top-secret clearance... (continue below)
• ...as part of the clearance individuals may be required to undergo polygraph and/or drug testing as a condition of employment.