ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER

Top Secret Job at Kirtland AFB, NM

Assesses progress in assigned projects / programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportability baseline requirements by applying known methods and procedures. Provides input into source selection and contractor monitoring of acquisition phases from development through production and deployment.

Plans, organizes, 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.

Prepares and presents staff studies for presentation to the Program Director and other management officials.

Requirements :

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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
• The work requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft
• Employee may be required to work overtime. Other duties as assigned
• Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements
• Incumbent may be required to file an OGE 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report), IAW AFR 30-30
• Incumbent must be able to acquire and retain a Top-Secret clearance, in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position
• Applicants must be current DoD employees and must provide SF-50 to support selected eligibility
• For Probation Period requirements, please review "How You Will Be Evaluated" below

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 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management to effectively support the Space and Missile Systems Center mission; AND Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management to effectively support the Space and Missile Systems Center mission. 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 and integrated life cycle management. 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. 6. 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.