AF AGR Joint Program Manager

Defense Innovation Unit•Washington, DC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) supports the Department of War’s efforts to create and foster commercial partnerships within multiple innovation ecosystems across the United States. It is staffed by active-duty and reserve personnel, government civilians and contracted consultants. This position will be in Washington DC. DIU is looking for a Maj / O-4, AGR - 3 yrs term Joint Program Manager that will manage tasks associated with the rapid prototyping of new defense capabilities or concepts leveraging commercially-derived solutions from traditional and/or non-traditional sources of innovation. Serve the needs of the Department, Military Services and Defense Agencies by acting on critical capability gaps, deficiencies or offset-enabling concepts identified by DoW customers spanning the strategic to tactical level. Maintain a broad, current knowledge of ARC missions, organization, policies, and procedures and liaises with ARC advisors to ensure a cross-functional perspective is achieved on issues concerning employment of the AF Auxiliary capabilities in relation to the ARC. Accelerates innovation by performing market research in collaboration with the Commercial Operations team and acting on referrals to maximize the pool of qualified candidate companies for contract awards. Maintains workflow data to meet deadlines and established priorities. Responsive to user environment, concerns, and requirements. Keeps leadership informed. Performs other duties as assigned. Represents ARC priorities within DIU and acts as a liaison to Air Force and AF Reserve leadership. Coordinates with the Agreements Officer responsible for contracts and awards. Performs the duties of Agreements Officer Representative (AOR). Performs technical reviews and makes recommendations to continue, modify re-scope or terminate projects based on performance of or changes in Defense Partner customer needs. Facilitates problem solving using agile methodologies, design thinking, and collaboration. Plans programs and develops strategies. Advocates for the needs of the Air Force Reserve with DIU and DIU projects.

Requirements

Maj / O-4, AGR - 3 yrs term
TS/SCI
Ability to manage multiple projects (often simultaneously) with varying timelines.
Innovation mindset – Able to be forward thinking to develop creative ways to solve problems.
Strong communication skills (written/verbal)
Ability to communicate effectively with sister components, COMCOMs and host nation military.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Ability to collaborate across multiple layers of senior staff.
Ability to organize, plan, control, schedule.
Ability to go TDY multiple times per month is needed.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of leadership experience over military forces desired with track record of seeking and excelling at roles above pay grade/expectation for rank.
Operational combat experience and familiarity with tactical improvement processes desired.
Knowledge of and experience working in the Joint community.
Experience in current/past contingency operations.
Knowledge of the non-traditional commercial technology sector.
Knowledge of the venture ecosystem of Silicon Valley and other innovation centers desired.
Experience in autonomous systems or robotics is a bonus but not required.
Adv degree and PME completed is desired.

Responsibilities

Manage tasks associated with the rapid prototyping of new defense capabilities or concepts leveraging commercially-derived solutions from traditional and/or non-traditional sources of innovation.
Serve the needs of the Department, Military Services and Defense Agencies by acting on critical capability gaps, deficiencies or offset-enabling concepts identified by DoW customers spanning the strategic to tactical level.
Maintain a broad, current knowledge of ARC missions, organization, policies, and procedures and liaises with ARC advisors to ensure a cross-functional perspective is achieved on issues concerning employment of the AF Auxiliary capabilities in relation to the ARC.
Perform market research in collaboration with the Commercial Operations team and acting on referrals to maximize the pool of qualified candidate companies for contract awards.
Maintain workflow data to meet deadlines and established priorities.
Be responsive to user environment, concerns, and requirements.
Keep leadership informed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent ARC priorities within DIU and act as a liaison to Air Force and AF Reserve leadership.
Coordinate with the Agreements Officer responsible for contracts and awards.
Perform the duties of Agreements Officer Representative (AOR).
Perform technical reviews and make recommendations to continue, modify re-scope or terminate projects based on performance of or changes in Defense Partner customer needs.
Facilitate problem solving using agile methodologies, design thinking, and collaboration.
Plan programs and develop strategies.
Advocate for the needs of the Air Force Reserve with DIU and DIU projects.