Acquisition Program Manager - Non-Supervisory

Air Force Civilian Service; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PCS Entitlements

Relocation incentives

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at Robins AFB, GA seeks an Acquisition Program Manager, Non-Supervisory (NH-1101-03) to lead the comprehensive management of programs across the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance baselines. The role requires coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, communicating with stakeholders, and maintaining compliance with laws and AF policies.

Travel is required; APDP Practitioner certification must be obtained; U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts and programs across the lifecycle.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must obtain TS/SCI security clearance and travel as required.
• Demonstrated capability to manage cost, schedule, and performance baselines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute assigned programs ensuring adherence to baselines.
• Coordinate functional specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Prepare staff studies and briefings on program status and costs.
• Represent the organization with AF leadership and contractors.

Skills

Program management

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Education

APDP Practitioner certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Acquisition Program Manager, Non-Supervisory (NH-1101-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Robins AFB, GA.

This position can close at any time.

PCS Entitlements may be authorized.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be offered.

• This is a broad announcement which may be used to fill multiple Non-Supervisory NH-1101-03 vacancies across the various mission areas within AFLCMC/C3I at Robins Air Force Base over the next 120 days.

Qualifications/Requirements

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Acquisition Program Management Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the comprehensive management and execution of assigned projects and programs, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and performance baselines throughout the acquisition lifecycle. This role requires the ability to develop and implement strategic plans, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage contractor performance, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels. This role is critical to ensuring our systems and projects adhere to all required laws, policies, and standards, maintaining the integrity and traceability of our acquisition processes. This position will support various programs within the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System Program Office.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain a required Security clearance (TS/SCI).
• This may be a designated Drug Testing Position.
• This position requires travel.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the development, implementation, and control all contractual, financial, and technical aspects of assigned projects/programs, ensuring alignment with established cost, schedule, and performance baselines. Identify and mitigate risks, develop alternative courses of action, and proactively address emerging problems.
• Expertise in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of functional specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Prepare and present staff studies, briefings, and presentations to management officials and other stakeholders on program status, costs, adherence to baselines, and other key information. Represent the organization at higher levels, within the AF and contractor organizations.
• Must obtain APDP Practitioner certification within the required training period and maintain continuous learning points.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

KSAs (optional)

• 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.
• 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 support of the process.

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