Acquisition Program Manager

Air Force Civilian Service; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creditable leave

Advanced in hire rate for superior候

Job summary

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) seeks a Full-Time Acquisition Program Manager (GS-1101-14) to work in the National Capital Region (NCR), Langley AFB, VA, or Tampa, FL. The position involves developing acquisition strategies, managing contracts, and overseeing cost/schedule/performance to deliver critical capability to the warfighter.

Responsibilities include leading a team of acquisition professionals, interfacing with Congressional staff and industry partners, and supporting a broad

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance.
• Selectee must be a member of an Acquisition Corps at the time of appointment.
• Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal Service in this position for at least three years.
• Employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, DAWIA requirements applicable to the position.
• Incumbent will file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually.
• This is a drug testing designated position; subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Supports management of a portfolio of projects/programs throughout the acquisition cycle, including multi-year efforts with large budgets.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of contracting, engineering, program control, test, and logistics teams.
• Leads a team of acquisition professionals (civilian and support contractors).
• Represents the organization to Congressional staffers and senior industry representatives, sharing programmatic and budget information.

Skills

Acquisition management

Contract management

Leadership

Risk & schedule

Job description

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Acquisition Program Manager (GS-1101-14) to work in either the National Capital Region (NCR), Langley AFB, Virginia, or Tampa, Florida.

Duties

As part of the Policy team, the position performs the following duties:

Member will serve as the Acquisition Program Manager for the Mission Partner Capabilities Office (MPCO) in the National Capital Region. The mission of the MPCO is to deliver critical coalition Command, Control and Intelligence information to the warfighter to support multi-domain effects. The selectee will develop acquisition strategies, manage award of contracts, and manage cost/schedule/performance, and deliver capabilities.

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

Telework

Situational telework

Travel

Up to 25%

Position Type

Permanent position

Experience

6-9 years desired experience

Benefits

Creditable leave, advanced in hire rate for superior candidates

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance.
• Selectee must be a member of an Acquisition Corps at the time of appointment.
• Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal Service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
• Employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the position.
• Incumbent will be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

Responsibilities

• Supports the management of a portfolio of projects/programs throughout the acquisition cycle, often with no closely related precedents and award of a new future effort estimated at $6B.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, program control, test, and logistics.
• Leads a team of highly talented, hand-picked acquisition professionals (civilian, support contractor).
• Represents the organization at department and executive levels presents programmatic and budget information to Congressional staffers and members and works with senior contractor/industry representatives.
• Interfaces with organizations throughout the intelligence, military, and mission partner community to leverage shared development, funding, and resources.

Desired Skills/Expertise

• Ability to independently make decisions in line with the director’s strategic intent.
• Ability to utilize strategic context to prioritize needs across a broader family of systems.
• Ability to develop talent within the Department of the Air Force.
• Minimum 8 years in Systems Program Office (SPO) or Air Force Services Acquisition experience preferred.

For further info about the 1101 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101a/

Similar Job Titles/Fields of Study/Skills & Keywords: Management and Program Analyst. Logistics Management Specialist. Material Leader. Acquisition Specialist. Business Management, Information Technology, Logistics Management, Program Management. DAWIA- Program Management Advanced/Level III, DAWIA- Program Management Practitioner Level II, DAWIA- Life Cycle Logistics Advanced/Practitioner Level II or III, PMI-Project Management Professional. Acquisition Program Management, Air Force Services Acquisition , Acquisition Strategy Planning, Operations, Maintenance and Sustainment , Pre-Award, Interagency Collaboration.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.