Lead Band 5 RWR Program Manager

Air Force Civilian Service; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Retention incentives

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Lead Band 5 RWR Program Manager to provide leadership for the Band 5 Radar Warning Receiver development within the Air Vehicle-Mission Systems area. You will guide the program across multiple initiatives and manage a team of program managers and engineers.

The role requires DAWIA PM certification with Advanced within 3 years, strong written and spoken communication, and a willingness to travel up to 25% including potential TDY.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business, Management or relevant technical discipline.
• DAWIA Program Management Practitioner Certification, with Advanced Certification within 3 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Secret security clearance (Top Secret eligible) and SAP eligibility.
• Travel up to 25% and ability to fly on military/commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management leadership and oversight for the Band 5 RWR capability development across multiple programs.
• Oversee requirements management, integration planning and coordination with branches; support product/program reviews.
• Manage and report on Band 5 RWR products, metrics, risks and technical issues.
• Coordinate test and integration support for Band 5 RWR activities within labs to track progress.
• Maintain oversight of Band 5 RWR development, production, and sustainment for all three F-35 variants.

Skills

DAWIA PM Certification

Advanced Certification target

Clear communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS/BA in Business/Management or related field

Job description

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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 a Full-Time Lead Band 5 RWR Program Manager (NH-1101-04) to work at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center in Arlington, VA or Eglin AFB, FL.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

Salary:

$107,446 - $142,990 per year. This salary reflects Rest of U.S Locality and may change based on location.

Travel:

up to 25%

VOP:

93

Qualifications / Requirements

This position is for a Lead Band 5 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Program Manager. This position will provide program management leadership and oversight for the Band 5 RWR capability development effort within the Air Vehicle-Mission Systems Sensors Branch. The Lead Band 5 RWR Program Manager is responsible for guiding the development efforts and resource management across multiple programs, ensuring the successful integrated execution of the Band 5 RWR capability. The person will provide overall guidance and management for a team of program managers and engineers.

Major Duties

• Duties include providing oversight of the Band 5 RWR program, including requirements management, integration planning and coordination across various branches, supporting appropriate product and program reviews, and managing/reporting on all Band 5 RWR products, metrics, risks, and technical issues.
• Plan appropriate support for test and integration of Band 5 RWR activities within software and system labs to evaluate progress, status, and issues.
• Responsible for and must maintain full insight into all aspects of Band 5 RWR development, production, and sustainment efforts to achieve integration of capabilities on all three variants of the F-35.
• Interfacing across the F-35 Program Office, external stakeholders, Lockheed Martin, and key suppliers such as Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems.
• Coordinates program status and planning to the Air Vehicle-Mission Systems Director, Program Executive Officer, Joint Strike Fighter governance structure, U.S. Services, Joint Program Office Program Management Offices (PMOs) and Functional staff.

Required Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in Business, Management or relevant technical discipline.
• DAWIA Program Management Practitioner Certification, with Advanced Certification within 3 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. This includes the ability to tailor presentations for customers, technical counterparts, as well as high-level staff and commanding officers.
• The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate Secret security clearance (Top Secret eligible) and be Special Access Programs eligible.
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station (~25%).
• The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.

Additional Remarks

• SECURITY CLEARANCE: The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate Secret security clearance (Top Secret eligible) and be Special Access Programs eligible.
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station.
• Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
• If already an NH-04 or equivalent in AcqDemo or similar system, this would be a lateral move, not eligible for salary increase.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Position may be subject to random drug testing.
• Resume will be used to determine your qualifications. For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• Full time telework or remote telework is not authorized for this position‑Situational telework will be authorized on case‑case basis according to organizational internal policies
• Candidate must have 52 weeks in lower grade to be considered for the position
• Candidate may be considered for more than one position
• Candidate is required to complete 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every 24 months-Position may be subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) away from home station (up to 25%)
• Candidate may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall to meet mission requirements
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations

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