Acquisition Program Management Specialist

The Air Force Civilian Service

$76K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in program management within the defense acquisition environment
  • Deep understanding of DoD acquisition regulations (DoD Instruction 5000.02/5000.85)
  • Proven expertise in managing software development lifecycles for military systems
  • Strong leadership skills to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and integrated schedules
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities for effective stakeholder engagement
  • U.S. citizenship required with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Completion of DAWIA certification for Program Management at the Practitioner level within 4 years.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and staff milestone documents aligned with strategic goals
  • Monitor prime contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with SOW
  • Incorporate software best practices into project management
  • Analyze schedules to identify risks and milestones
  • Evaluate contractor performance using EVM metrics and implement corrective actions
  • Create standardized methodologies for tracking program execution
  • Synthesize complex data for decision-making by executive leadership.

Benefits

  • Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives may be authorized
  • Potential student loan incentives available
  • Opportunities for professional development and DAWIA certification support
  • Collaborative work environment with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to impact national security through defense program management.
Full Job Description
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking a full-time Acquisition Program Management Specialist to work in the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate, Sentinel Systems Division, at Hill Air Force Base near Layton, Utah. This an NH-1101-03 position (988524). The basic salary range for this position is $76,463 - $100,018 based on Value of Position (75), which does not include Hill AFB (17.06%) locality pay. *Recruitment, Relocation, Retention, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized. Serving within the Acquisition Integration Branch, the incumbent acts as the principal advisor to the Sentinel Chief of Software for critical program management functions. In this role, the incumbent delivers centralized oversight of cost, schedule, performance, risk, and incentive management, ensuring disciplined program execution and facilitating data-driven decisions regarding the Prime contractor's progress. Additionally, they synchronize user requirements and software execution to accurately capture and efficiently execute software-related efforts of the command, launch, and flight systems for the program. DUTIES: • Develops, coordinates, and staffs critical milestone artifacts ensuring alignment with the SPM's strategic goals and statutory acquisition requirements. • Monitors prime contractor execution of TMRR deliverables against the Statement of Work (SOW) and Technical Baseline. • Incorporates and manages software best practices. • Manages, reviews, and analyzes the program's schedule to identify critical path drivers, schedule slack, and potential milestone slips. • Utilizes EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, TCPI) to evaluate contractor schedule/cost performance and implement corrective action plans. • Develops joint contractor and program office management processes, establishing standardized methodologies for performance tracking and program execution. • Integrates complex acquisition strategies, program schedules, and critical deliverables across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and mission areas. • Provides data aggregation for the product IPTs, synthesizing complex performance data across multiple mission areas into actionable intelligence for executive leadership. • Facilitates data-driven decision-making for software-heavy functions for senior executive leadership, and external stakeholders on program health, Prime contractor progress, and critical execution metrics. SKILLS: • Mastery of Acquisition Management: Deep understanding of DoD Instruction 5000.02/5000.85 (Major Capability Acquisition pathway) statutory and regulatory requirements. • Software Management: Understands the unique nature of software in the development and deployment of military weapon systems as compared to hardware acquisition, driving acquisition management and strategy to efficiently capture the nuance and unique advantages pertaining to software. • Leadership and Integration: Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, integrate complex schedules, and synchronize data across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). • Executive Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills to articulate programmatic risks, effectively communicate across the Acquisition Enterprise. • U.S. CITIZENSHIP • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. • Must be able to meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements for Program Management at the Practitioner level within 4 years of acceptance. • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employees must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. • In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employees will be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.

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