RIGD - UAS Acquisition PM

Rome, NYInformation Convergence Branch Hiring an Acquisition Program Manager for UASDO-02: $74,734 - $117,351
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Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 09 February 2024.  

AFRL/RI in Rome, NY is seeking a skilled and motivated Acquisition Program Manager to support the execution of efforts in support of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS). This position supports a wide portfolio of research, development, and operational assessment of emerging technologies in support of global security operations.

This is a highly visible, rewarding position that is responsible for the execution of several critical projects, capability development efforts, and operational exercises in support of the National Defense Strategy, with sponsorship from offices across the Department of Defense and other government agencies. This position will support growing technical areas that provide rewarding opportunities to develop needed concepts and prototypes in support of the National Defense Strategy, with opportunities to work with operational Units in the United States Air Force (USAF) and the United Stated Space Force (USSF).

 

Position duties include but are not limited to: 

  • Assist in program management as it relates to budget, schedule, contract management, program/project planning, road-map development, risk reduction, reporting, and information protection for technical programs.

  • Support the team project leads to strategic and technical planning and execution efforts across multiple contracts and funding lines.

  • Work closely with operational components in support of ongoing and future development and transition of technical capabilities

  • Engage with key stakeholders, and Federal partners to identify technical gaps, requirements and CONOPS development, support planning and execution with support from technical team members.

  • Support and manage contractual efforts that enable operational feasibility assessments, to include site-surveys, installations, integration, testing and demonstration activities.

  • Represent the programs across the portfolio, to include briefing RI leadership, visitors, stakeholders, and end users.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

 

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

  • United States Citizenship

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program. 

  • This is a drug testing designated position. 

  • The incumbent will be subject to random testing.

  • This is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position that requires Practitioner Level certification in Engineering & Technology Management (ETM). The selectee will have two years to meet APDP requirements.

  • Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DO-1, or equivalent in other pay systems.

     

     

     

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to identify and solve problems for the workforce.

  • Ability to develop and mentor program and work unit managers.

  • Passion for developing innovative approaches and solutions.

  • Ability to deal with complex, non-standard situations and environments.

  • Ability to work and lead others in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to support and enable organization program, mission and vision.

  • Outstanding leadership and people skills

  • Demonstrated abilities to lead teams, build consensus and resolve conflicts/problems.

  • Demonstrated public speaking skills.

  • Ability to develop programs and acquisition strategies to satisfy customer requirements.

 

  (Req. No: 19877)

 

 

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