Program Manager (Program Officer Acquisition)

U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center•Arlington, VA

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation under the AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) to recruit qualified candidates for competitive-service positions. The position serves as a Program Officer for various ACAT I, II, and/or III programs within the DASA, DE&C. The NH-04 pay band is equivalent to GS-14/15. The role develops and coordinates portfolio-level acquisition planning, financial execution, and intellectual property and data-rights strategies to support international acquisition and industrial cooperation while protecting critical U.S. technology. It aligns program plans with the America First Arms Transfer Strategy, evaluates global industrial cooperation and supply-chain resilience options, and coordinates portfolio priorities across program offices. The position is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce role. The selectee must attain Practitioner certification in the Acquisition Career Field Program Management within 60 months of entering duty, and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Business travel is required up to 25% of the time. The position is telework eligible as determined by agency policy. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-3/GS-13, including coordinating acquisition and logistics activities advancing major defense programs across worldwide sites; evaluating financial resources against commercial technological capabilities to make strategic recommendations to higher headquarters; conducting contract administration through regular contractor program reviews to ensure compliance with acquisition plans; and briefing senior leaders on program updates, issues, and issue resolution.
Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Must obtain Practitioner certification in Acquisition Career Field Program Management within 60 months of entrance on duty.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
Business travel up to 25% of the time.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and develop portfolio-level strategic frameworks for acquisition planning, financial execution, and intellectual property and data rights supporting international acquisition and industrial cooperation while protecting critical U.S. technology.
Align overarching program plans with the America First Arms Transfer Strategy and develop procurement strategies that leverage co-production and co-sustainment opportunities.
Plan, conduct, and direct complex portfolio-level reviews and feasibility studies, providing Army and DoD senior commands with courses of action for global industrial cooperation and supply-chain resilience.
Collaborate with Program Offices and Assistant Program Managers across portfolios to synchronize milestones, balance domestic and foreign production demands, and manage industrial-base risks.
Review acquisition-project regulatory documentation, including agreements and export controls supporting international requirements, and recommend actions to obtain program approvals.
Project major milestones and events for strategic acquisition portfolio implementation, including co-production transition points and partner qualification gates.