Strategic Initiatives Program Manager (RWO), DR-0801-03

This position is open to current employees of the Air Force Research Lab, Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) and current Eglin AFB employees only.​​​​​​This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions starting 9 September 2024 and will close 13 September 2024.  The salary range for this position (excluding locality) is $101,420 - $ 143,324. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. 

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The AFRL Munitions Directorate (RW) seeks to hire a DR-03, Strategic Initiatives Program Manager within the Integration and Operations Division (RWO) at Eglin AFB in Valparaiso, Florida.  The ideal candidate will have experience leading and managing diverse, multi-functional teams; identifying requirements; managing developmental programs/projects; and experience across the Weapons Enterprise, developing and integrating weapons systems. Position duties include, but are not limited to:  

• Leads, guides, and directs a multi-functional team of Weapons Enterprise organizations in the execution of the Weapons Technology Integration Center (WTIC) program.
• Applies expert knowledge and advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure assigned projects/processes remain consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies. 
• Demonstrates a mastery of, and skill in applying, innovative multidisciplinary practices, techniques, and methodology to identify, analyze, and resolve issues; ensures resolutions are consistent with program objectives. 
• Demonstrates creativity and foresight by identifying, preparing, and presenting detailed reports and briefings on new concepts and technical directions impacting programs/projects, and defining future technology requirements. 
• Collaborates, interacts, coordinates, and/or directly consults with AF, other governments, DoD, academic, and industry partners.
• Advises senior management regarding program status and impacts to cost, schedule, performance.
• Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of senior management. 
• Applies a number of diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve difficult issues, as well as ensure resolutions are consistent with program objectives, existing policies, and procedures. 
   

 

• US Citizenship
• Must be eligible for and maintain a top secret security clearance.
• This position is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position.  Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications.
• Must have 52 weeks of experience at the next lower grade, DR-02 (or equivalent) for promotion consideration.
•  Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled. View OPM qualifications for this series (0801) at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification- qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
   

 

In addition to meeting the above-described specialized experience requirements, your experience will be evaluated and be expected to include described experience in the following competencies:

• Experience leading diverse teams within their organization as well as across organizations
• Experience executing large acquisition programs and/or initiatives; responsible for overall execution to include day-to-day program management (cost, schedule, & performance)
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems diplomatically and independently, using sound judgement to evaluate alternatives and make recommendations
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with clients/customers where customer service is necessary
• Ability to work across a broad, multi-functional group of multiple organizations and unify all goals and objectives
• Experience working in Acquisition, Test, and Science & Technology