Acquisition Program Management Specialist

U.S. Air Force Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs seeks an Acquisition Program Management Specialist/Cyber Systems Program Manager to develop, implement, and control contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project through designated acquisition phases where no closely related precedents exist.

The position requires specialized experience in systems acquisition and program management, knowledge of DoD/Air Force operations, and the ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally,

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of systems acquisition and program management principles, policies, and practices.
• Ability to evaluate contractor proposals and activities using contracting procedures and production practices.
• Understanding of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and related acquisition processes.
• Strong written and oral communication with technical accuracy.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships inside and outside the office.
• Experience planning, organizing, leading, and managing subsystems acquisition and support.

Skills

Acquisition knowledge

Program management

Contracting concepts

DoD knowledge

Oral & written communication

Leadership & planning

Education

OPM General Schedule qualifications

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Acquisition Program Management Specialist/Cyber Systems Program Manager responsible for developing, establishing, implementing, and controlling contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Comprehensive 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 state-of-the-art but require significant application of new principles.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-1 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
2. Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities.
3. 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.
4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
5. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit.
6. 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 support of the process.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.