Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager- Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command • Edwards AFB, CA

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Director of the AFTC Strategic Services Directorate, directing or supporting the activities of DoD funded acquisition efforts. This role involves leading, managing, and directing activities related to DoD funded acquisition efforts, with supervisory personnel management responsibilities for at least 25% of the time. The position requires delivering presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems, analysis, solutions, and requirements to senior military officers and civilians. The incumbent will represent the program office at higher levels within the organization and with contractor organizations, and will work in conjunction with the contracting officer to approve terms and conditions in contract negotiations, contracting plans, budgets, and changes to the scope of work.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level "Advanced" in "Program Management" within 24 months of assignment.
• Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). The selectee must be member of the Acq Corps or be inducted in 6 mo; remains in position for 3 yrs; meet certification requirements or be able to meet them within 2 years; engage in continuous learning activities.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience is leading DoD acquisition programs, supervising multidisciplinary personnel, communicating program status to senior leaders, representing the program office, and partnering with contracting officers on contract terms, budgets, and scope changes.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive capable of advising senior leadership on large-scale services acquisition portfolios and translating complex data into actionable strategies.
• The individual must be skilled at building strategic coalitions with high-level stakeholders and representing the organization's interests in critical executive forums for programs exceeding $1OOM.
• Furthermore, this individual must possess a mastery of defense acquisition regulations and expert knowledge of SCAT I source selections to drive enterprise-wide efficiencies in politically sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, directs, or is responsible for activities either directly, or in support of, DoD funded acquisition efforts.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Delivers presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems/analysis/solutions, requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives to senior military officers and civilians in other program offices of the command, and with using and supporting commands.
• Represents the program office at higher levels within the organization and contractor organizations.
• Works in conjunction with the contracting officer to approve terms and conditions set forth in contract negotiations, contracting plans, budgets, and changes to the scope of work to be done by the contractor.
• Ability to serve as the principal advisor to Executive Directors and Senior Leadership.
• Requires demonstrated skill in governing large-scale Services Acquisition Portfolios, establishing enterprise metrics, and translating complex operational data into actionable executive decision frameworks.
• Demonstrated skill in standardizing acquisition processes across an enterprise.
• Candidates must possess the ability to champion and track Category Management and Spend Under Management (SUM) initiatives to drive organizational efficiencies and multi-million-dollar cost savings.
• Ability to build, maintain, and leverage crucial working relationships with high-level stakeholders (e.g., AFMC, OAF Services PAE, and Senior Center Functional Chiefs).
• Requires the skill to negotiate complex inter-agency processes and synchronize enterprise-wide acquisition strategies.
• Experience in representing organizational interests and commanding authority at critical high­level forums, including Early Strategy and Issue Sessions (ESIS) and Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP).
• Must have the capability to provide strategic oversight for major programs exceeding $100M.
• Mastery of defense acquisition regulations (specifically DAFI 63-138 or DoD equivalent).
• Requires the ability to proactively analyze, interpret, and integrate shifting statutory policies and Executive Orders into agile, com pliant enterprise workflows.
• Expert knowledge of Services Category I (SCAT I) source selections and various contract types.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to navigate politically sensitive environments, structure resilient acquisition strategies, and mitigate risks amidst heavy scrutiny and congressional interest.
• Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
• Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

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.
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What This Job Offers

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