Acquistion Program Manager

Job Overview

The Space Vehicles Directorate, Program Control Branch (AFRL/RVFC) seeks to hire several mid-level, DO-1101-02, Acquisition Program Management Specialists in Alburquerque, New Mexico. The Acquisition Program Manager will lead the management of identifying, defining, developing, and documenting cost (budget/execution), schedule, and performance requirements for assigned programs, portfolios, and/or projects across the Space Vehicles Directorate.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Leads multiple, cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPT) in development of an acquisition strategy & coordinates the contractual, financial, and technical tasks to accomplish deliverables, deadlines, & goals.
• Supports the integration of the Scientific & Technological (S&T) Subject Matter Expert's direction, ensuring scope, tasks, & plans align with both S&T vision & technical performance objectives.
• Interfaces with appropriate stakeholders across all levels to advocate for resources necessary to accomplish program, portfolio, and/or project's acquisition strategy.
• Advises leadership of risks, risk mitigation strategies, and opportunities.
• Follow the life cycle of associated contracts, including source selection team lead and/or program management delegate duties when required.
• Monitors & guides contractor progress, conducting contract kickoffs, & Program Management Reviews as needed.
• Represents the program at executive levels within the government and to contractor/industry representatives.
• Ensures the correct interpretation & application of program management policies, regulations, principles, standards, & procedures.
• Actively seeking opportunities to mentor program managers with similar or less experience levels, working collaboratively & flexibly with others to share relevant knowledge, information, & best practices with others.
• Strives to provide the greatest return on investment for the taxpayer & warfighter through increased S&T's technical effectiveness/capacity, radical teaming, clear communication, & identifying/removing waste.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
Maximum Telework Flexibilities: The duty location for this position is listed below, however, this position is eligible for maximum telework flexibilities. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty.

Kirtland AFB, NM
Remote Work (CONUS)

Yes, this position is approved for remote work and duty location can be negotiated after selection.
Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework & Remote work 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.
• Employee performs other related duties as assigned
• Employee may be required to work overtime
• Ability to achieve/maintain DoD PM Certification and APDP Certification levels relevant to the position.

Desired Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field is highly valued. A Master's degree in business is ideal
• APDP Program Manager, and/or PMP certification
• TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade DO-I/GS-12 or equivalent in other pay systems. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in federal acquisition, program/project management, highly valued. Examples of specialized experience: served as a program manager providing a full range of development, coordination, and execution of an acquisition strategy, coordinating the contractual, financial, and technical tasks to accomplish deliverables, deadlines, & goals, and applying program management regulations, policies, and procedures. Examples of other relevant experience: served as a program analyst, scientist/engineer, financial specialist, and/or contracting specialist in supporting the identification, definition, development, & documentation of cost (budget/execution), schedule, & performance requirements for programs, portfolios, and/or projects.

Series

1101