The primary purpose of this position serves as the organization's senior civilian Program/Portfolio Manager, contracts manager, and staff advisor. Provides continuity in management and advisory services in support of the commercial contracting function for the Command. As the Senior Program Manager, acts on behalf of the Commander/Director in nonmilitary matters with responsibility for the efficient management and technical direction of the organization.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and oversees the business operations of the Contracting Branch/organization Performs a wide range of contract and management methods and techniques to implement special program project Executes initiatives under appropriate Policy, Procedures and Guidance Manages cost, schedule, and performance of complex acquisition program Represents Contracting Branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information
• 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/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)
• Pursuant to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)
• This position requires the incumbent to be Advanced (Level III) certified at time of assignment or able to acquire Advanced certification within 48 months of assignment in the Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) career field of Program Management
• There is a Recruitment incentive for this position
• There is a Relocation incentive for this position

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, administrative and management work. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives; safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation and organization that govern, interface with, and/or influence the services acquisition process 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. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management. 2. Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities. 3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Department of the Air Force, local organizations and entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. 4. Skill in oral and written communication ; communicates clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 5. Skill in staff level planning, organizing, and overseeing critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment; and coordinating various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, testing, and manufacturing. Ability to integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in support of the process. 6. Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address SPACECOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]