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Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. The ideal candidates will have: Significant experience leading multi-functional weapon system acquisition program teams through source selection and preparing a program for a carriage equipment production decision. DUTIES: Lead and supervise a team of multi-disciplined acquisition professionals to achieve LRSO and Carriage Equipment IPT priorities. Lead programmatic and technical management activities for the Carriage Equipment IPT. Lead management and technical reviews during Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) supporting various test and evaluation milestones in preparation for Production and Deployment (P&D). Advise IPT and Division leadership on programmatic and technical risks and issues effecting the cost, schedule, and performance of the carriage equipment during development, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment of the LRSO. Advise leadership on technical design, material development, acquisition, test, and operational issues related to requirements, systems engineering, finance, performance, and schedule trade-offs. Work in Digital Engineering Support systems including Model Based System Engineering, Product Life-cycle Management, and others to develop and execute a Digital Acquisition program. Identify and resolve highly complex problems crossing organizational boundaries and promulgate solutions. Proactively develop and present technical and programmatic briefings and reports to Senior Executives. Engage with geographically dispersed stakeholders including the AFNWC, Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Air Force Global Strike Command, and Department of Defense (DoD) officials to ensure LRSO activities are successfully planned, coordinated, and executed. SKILLS Candidates should have demonstrated program management and/or technical experience in the development of hardware for aerospace systems. Candidates should have demonstrated experience leading in a team environment. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills. Candidates should have demonstrated experience conducting drawings reviews and analysis, conducting production line qualification, reviewing technical data packages, and supporting all-up round (AUR) level tests. Candidates should be knowledgeable in DoD acquisition processes, to include but not limited to: risk and opportunity management processes, configuration control board processes, and Government Control Account Manager (GCAM) processes. Candidates should have a sound understanding and a record of experience with professional scientific or engineering principles, modeling and simulation frameworks, requirements development, and verification activities. It is desirable for candidates to have experience in the development, test and evaluation, fielding, and/or sustainment of cruise missiles. It is desirable for candidates to be knowledgeable in the unique aspects of nuclear weapon systems to include nuclear certification and radiation effects.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
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• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Highly desired: 10+ years of program management and/or technical management experience in all levels of DOD acquisition management (A and S, ACATI – III)
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Employee is expected to meet Continuous Acquisition Education .
• Bachelor of Science degree in Management or Engineering. A master’s degree or higher in management is desirable.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This position may require travel.

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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: 1. Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. 4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing. 5. Ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EHA DHA 550 C Street West JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Arlene Pando
• Email: [email protected]