Job opening: ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER
Salary: $88 205 - 114 663 per year
Published at: Jul 03 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an acquisition program manager within the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division. To provide acquisition oversight and guidance on development, acquisition and sustainment across multiple branches. programs, activities and diverse mission disciplines.
Duties
DUTY 1: Implements program management principles on assigned projects/programs including cost estimates, schedules,
and performance supportability baseline requirements by applying known methods and procedures.
DUTY 2: Plans, organizes, coordinates, and assesses activities of functional specialist including contracting, engineering,
manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics.
DUTY 3: Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives. Takes appropriate actions to
implement terms and conditions set forth in negotiations, contracting plans and budgets, subcontractor participation,
and addition or discontinuance of work by the contractor.
DUTY 4: Prepares and presents staff studies for presentation to the Program Director and other management officials.
Conducts briefings, presentations, and demonstrations on status of studies, associated costs, adherence to baselines
and schedules, etc.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
- 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/
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Employee may be required to work short/no-notice overtime.
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Recruitment Incentive/ Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- This position is Acquisition Category Level II and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position.
- Financial Disclosure: Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- Incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station to perform temporary duty assignments traveling in military and/or commercial aircraft
- Incumbent may be subject to “other duties as assigned” as it relates to additional duties or at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.
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, General Business and Industry Series, 1101, Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions for this series
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: the implementation of laws, principles, policies, and practices of Systems Acquisition and Program Management; applied knowledge of business and industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities; and knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process and integrated life cycle management.
Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency
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:
Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems Acquisition and Program Management.
Knowledge of business and industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production
practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities.
Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as
outside the immediate work unit.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of
subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions, and personnel in
support of the process.
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
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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
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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