Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a program manager and principal organizational liaison for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Program Executive Office (PEO) Command, Control, Communication, Battle Management (C3BM) Architecture & System Engineering (ASE) Division, managing programs and providing cost, schedule, & performance information.

Duties

ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER, GS-1101-14: Serves as a program manager representing Architecture and System Engineering (ASE) with USAF and USSF Headquarters (HQ) organizations, USAF Major Commands (MAJCOMs), United States Space Force (USSF) Field Commands, and Combatant Commands (COCOM), working issues and responses to requests for information and carrying out regular coordination. Formulates plans, goals, and objectives for COCOM and MAJCOM driven quarterly meetings and bi-annual architecture evaluation events used to forecast long-range implementation of program objectives. Executes an active role in definition and development of project strategies in order to ensure operational needs are translated into executable architecture design and evaluation projects while identifying and managing risk. Responsible to maximize competition throughout the acquisition process that provides maximum flexibility across the life of the project. Communicates and integrates the organization's acquisition strategic plan, mission, vision, and values into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• 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/
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This position is a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). This position requires a Program Management (A) Practitioner (2) certification within 60 months after assignment.
• This is a Centrally Managed position under the Program Management (R) Career Field.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year, or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes assessing and managing the cost, schedule, and technical performance progress of assigned projects or programs through the required phases of the acquisition cycle; developing and implementing program controls; planning, organizing, and coordinating activities related to contracting, engineering, testing, and/or logistics; and/or reviewing and directing the progress of applicable contracts in meeting program objectives. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Mastery of, and skill in developing and applying unique approaches to the most difficult and complex projects. Knowledge of organizational goals and objectives and ability to apply them to assigned programs/projects. Thorough understanding of recent, current, and pending acquisition reform and streamlining initiatives. Extensive 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 DoD, DAF, Command, local organizations, and entities which govern, interface with, and/or influence the acquisition process. Ability to gather and analyze a variety of information pertaining to projects-specifically cost, schedule and performance data. Superior skill in effective oral and written communications. Ability to integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals/groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]