Program Manager for Congressional Interest Items, Air and Space Biosciences Division
Dayton, OHJoin our team of science, engineering, and business professionals in providing world-class leadership for the US Air Force and US Space Force!DO-02: $73,484 - $115,388Job Overview
This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 12 Aug 2024. Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format.
The 711 Human Performance Wing (HPW) advances human performance in air, space, and cyberspace through research, education, and consultation. The Wing supports the most critical Air Force resource - the operational military forces. The Product Development Branch of the 711th Human Performance Wing within the Air Force Research Laboratory (711HPW/RHBA) is looking for an outstanding professional to fill the DO-1101-02, Acquisition Program Manager position, in support of solutions in the Advanced Technology Development Area (6.3) and Airman Biosciences Congressional Interest Items.
Position Duties include; but are not limited to:
- Oversee funds management and contracting actions for the assigned research program
- Interface with and brief internal research team leads and section/branch/division leadership
- Interface with and brief external organizations that provide goods and services to USAF
- Facilitate the defining of engineering and scientific research plans in support of the Air Force Medical Service strategic goals
- Apply program management principles to research areas and loosely defined requirements where no precedent currently exists
- Provide clear communication of scientific research concepts to non-scientific stakeholders
- Communicate program management status to technical and administrative leaders in the branch/division
- Leverage functional support of Contracting (PK), Financial Management (FM), Logistics (LG), and Security
Telework
Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy
Remote Work (CONUS)
No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Required Qualifications
- This position may be filled as a 5-year Flexible Length and Renewable Term Technical Appointment (new government hires, current government term employees, etc.) with the option to later convert to a permanent appointment.
- United States Citizens
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- This position is Critical Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) position. Applicants must possess at least a Secret Clearance and be eligible for and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI Clearance.
- This is a Testing Designated Position. The incumbent may be subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
- This position may require travel.
- This is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position and requires a Level 2 certificate (Practitioner). The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
- SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year or 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade of position being advertised, or equivalent in other pay systems.
- Applicants must also meet the Basic Qualification requirements for the series. To view the Individual Occupational Requirements for the position, click on the following links:
General Business and Industry Series 1101b (opm.gov)
Desired Qualifications
1. Educational Background:
• BS or BA in business or technical discipline
2. Experience:
• Tracking and presenting cost, schedule, and performance metrics in multiple formats
• Strong public speaking skills to communicate across IPT structure and to leadership
• Experience problem-solving with novel programmatic issues
• Experience communicating programmatic status to external stakeholders.
3. Skills and Competencies:
• Proven experience in managing complex research projects within a scientific or technical environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, with proficiency in drafting technical documents and presenting research findings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and build strategic partnerships.
When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below:
Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume
Transcripts: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Transcripts
Acceptable file types: .doc,.docx,.pdf
(Requisition No.56729)
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