Acquistion Program Manager

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 21 June 2024.

The Air Force Research Laboratory is looking to fill  an Acquisition Program Management Specialist 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 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

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 
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position
• This is a drug testing designated position. 

• Applicant must have at least one (1) year of 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in an alternate pay system.  Specialized experience is experience in developing, coordinating, executing acquisition strategies, and financial/technical tasks to accomplish deliverables, deadlines, & goals.  Applying program management regulations, policies, and procedures to cost (budget/execution), scheduling, & performance requirements for programs, portfolios, and/or projects.

   

   

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 
• 3 years of experience in federal acquisition, program/project management
• (REQ: 23611)

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