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Duties

The Land of Enchantment is calling you! Do you have previous experience working large dollar acquisitions and ACAT equivalent programs? Do you desire empowerment, flexibility, and small team environments? Our small program manager teams have a dedicated Contracting Officer with over a $1 Billion dollar authority, streamlining our capability to deliver first of kind capabilities to the United States Space Force. Is your past job experience with an acquisition or program office-we highly desire this experience. We need someone who understands acquisition strategies and plans, and has the innate ability to work in a classified environment and doesn't mind travel to the various industry and mission partners we work. We desire strong oral and written skills and the ability to brief contract issues with very senior personnel in the USSF, SAF/SQ or Congressional Staffs. The prefect candidate is able to work independently and collaborate with military, civilian and contract personnel to be successful. Must have a TS/SCI (in-scope) clearance and pass a drug test is mandatory. Responsibilities: - Supports the SML's management of a portfolio of projects/programs throughout the acquisition cycle, often with no closely related precedents - 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 (military, civilian, support contractor) - Represents the organization at executive levels within the Executive Branch, presents programmatic and budget information to Congressional staffers and members, and works with senior contractor/industry representatives - Interfaces with organizations throughout the space and military community to leverage shared development, funding, and resources Previous experience as an acquisition program manager and past experience working large-dollar Space acquisitions highly desired; previous experience as a General Engineer in the Space domain may supplement the acquisition program manager experience. DAWIA Program Manager Advanced desired (or waiver with ability to achieve in 24 months) Strong background in space acquisition highly desired Ability to independently make decisions in line with the director's strategic intent Previous SPO experience preferred Strong written/oral skills

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.

Qualifications

This position is covered by the OPM group qualification standard for Administrative and Management Positions and can be found here. Scroll down to section three containing the above title.

Contacts

• Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
• Email: [email protected]