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Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. This position serves as a Program Manager in the NC3 Sustainment Program office. This position supports acquisition and modifications to the NC3 weapon system within the NC3 Sustainment Division. As a key member of this incredible team, you will directly collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across the DoD and industry to ensure program success. More specifically, you will be managing engineering design, development, acquisition, fielding, and sustainment of nuclear communication programs in order to provide the world's most leading-edge technologies available to the warfighter and ensure the surety of America's nuclear arsenal. Responsibilities may include some international travel and collaboration with international partners. Candidates should have a strong background in program management, Cost, Schedule, and Performance with knowledge of sustainment, NC3 organization, programs, and weapon systems. Candidates should have experience in multiple phases of the Acquisition Lifecycle, with a focus on sustainment and modifications, working in multiple classification environments, understanding of and experience working multiple subsets of the NC3 weapon system, CLS contract support and knowledge of nuclear deterrence and the nuclear triad are highly desired. DUTIES: Develops, implements, and controls contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics. Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives. Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives. Prepares, presents, defends, and interprets staff studies to the Program Director and/or other management officials. Skillsets that are highly desired for this role: Experience with the USAF nuclear enterprise. Working knowledge of DOD 5000 series acquisition policy. Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and DoD program management. Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities. Knowledge of missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the acquisition process. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups. Ability to lead teams and plan, organize, manage, and brief on critical aspects of research, development, production/construction, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel. Experience executing and managing DoD sustainment contracts. APDP Program Manager Practitioner certification is highly desired.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• Required to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
• 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.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
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• Employee performs other related duties as assigned.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.

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 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 Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. 4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 5. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit.

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]