Acquisition Program Manager

Air Force STEM$121K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in contract management or acquisition
  • DAWIA Level II Certification as a Program Manager
  • Mastery knowledge of contracting policies and procedures
  • Proficiency in planning and organizing critical aspects of system acquisition
  • Ability to analyze and manage acquisition functions and personnel
  • Eligibility for a TOP SECRET security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Provide authoritative programmatic and technical advice on acquisition activities
  • Develop and identify effective acquisition strategies
  • Manage and execute existing contracts for the Competitive Portfolio Office
  • Ensure compliance with Defense and Air Force requirements
  • Coordinate various acquisition aspects including engineering and financial management
  • Support senior staff in strategic program management

Benefits

  • 11 Federal Holidays each year
  • 13 sick leave days earned per year
  • Paid vacation from 13-26 days per year
  • Immediate health insurance coverage for employee and family
  • Retirement coverage under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • Thrift Savings Plan with agency contributions
  • Mandatory drug testing for position compliance
  • Mobility requirement across Air Force facilities
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for 2 full-time Acquisition Program Managers (GG-1101-13) to work at the Competitive Portfolio Office (CPO), in the Concepts, Development, and Management Office (SAF/CDM), Located in Fort Washington, Maryland.

In this position you serve as a an Acquisition Program Manager for the Competitive Portfolio Office (CPO) and provides authoritative programmatic, technical, and management advice to the Capability Manager and senior staff members on all aspects of acquisition and contracting activities. Supports the development and identification of acquisition strategies and manages and executes existing contracts to ensure CPO and Air Force requirements are satisfied.

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under

authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.

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Salary Range is $121,784 - $166,541 Annually based on experience.

AFCS Benefits:

Paid Time Off:
• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:
• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:
• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:
• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
• U.S. Citizenship
• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.)
• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated
• Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and

periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility

agreement.
• 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.
• Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
• This position is Acquisition Category 4 Level III and incumbent must meet appropriate

certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position.

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):
• Mastery knowledge of contracting practices of business and industry, and qualitative evaluation techniques sufficient to evaluate contractor compliance with cost schedule criteria programs to evaluate compliance with Defense and Air Force contract rules and program requirements and accomplishments.
• Mastery knowledge of contracting policies and procedures to develop contract requirements and to serve as a representative in contractual activities. 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.
• Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support.
• 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.
• DAWIA Level II Certification as a Program Manager.

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