Strategic Acquisition Management Specialist, SSC/SYD 80

Space Systems Command • Kirtland AFB, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB, NM is searching for a Strategic Acquisition Management Specialist to support SSC/SYD 80 (NH-1101-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). This position plays a vital role in supporting the United States Space Force (USSF) and the Department of War (DoW) by focusing on the sustainability and enhancement of global space launch systems. The primary responsibility of the position is to serve as the focal point for acquisition of logistics, maintenance, supply, engineering, mission assurance, solid rocket motor aging surveillance and launch services, ensuring the mission readiness and success. This Program Manager position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to lead essential initiatives and contribute significantly to the mission of the United States Space Force.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• This position is designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Nice To Haves

• Completed relevant acquisition management training, including courses offered by the Warfighting Acquisition University (WarU)
• Meet and/or be able to meet Acquisition Professional Development Program Management Level requirements.
• Training in personnel management and leadership development will be beneficial.
• Experience in program management or related fields, ideally within the DoW or a similar environment.
• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex programs characterized by significant uncertainties and risks is essential.
• Demonstrate a history of developing and implementing acquisition policies, procedures, strategic plans and source selection experience that enhance mission execution effectiveness.
• Experience leading/supporting integrated product teams
• Experience with solid rocket motor launch operations/missions
• Experience with implementing requirements and monitoring performance
• Developing cost estimates
• Planning/conflict resolution between many organizations
• Communicating project status (written/brief) with Space Systems Command (SSC) leadership up to the General Officer Commander, PAE, Division Chief and Branch Chief levels, customer mission managers, and contractors (mission assurance/technical/mission support/launch service contractors).
• Exceptional leadership and team-leader supervision skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Proficiency in budget management and contract negotiation

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated action teams to shape launch strategies and ensure mission readiness
• Conduct deep acquisition & technical evaluations and mission assurance reviews of launch systems
• Deliver high-impact briefings to senior military and civilian leadership
• Pilot launch teams through the full mission lifecycle-from concept to countdown
• Serve as the focal point for acquisition of logistics, maintenance, supply, engineering, mission assurance, solid rocket motor aging surveillance and launch services, ensuring the mission readiness and success.
• Establishes management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, management indicators, and management reviews to reflect program status and provide early detection of emerging problems.
• Reviews documents to assess impact on the mission preparation and execution.
• Organizes teamwork efforts and leads a team of specialists in resolving technical, schedule, cost, and supportability issues.
• Support/lead team(s) to develop, implement, and control financial and technical aspects of projects (launch operations, acquisition, mission preparation, etc.).
• Generate specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists (engineering, contracting, program control, finance, logistics and mission assurance).
• Review progress of contractors in meeting objectives.
• Keep Leadership and team informed of project status and resolution actions.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• PCS / incentive funding is authorized and may be made available.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed