Acquisition Program Management Specialist

About the role

As civilians, we share the same responsibility and passion as those in uniform — driving innovation, building the systems that protect our nation, and meeting every challenge with purpose. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Acquisition Program Management Specialist (GS-1101-13) to work at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. Member will provide end-to-end support services for all matters relating to acquisition and procurement and provides operational contracting support services for the Office of Competitive Activities. Conducts meetings with technical personnel to ensure procedures are being followed. Ensuring appropriate funding and required waivers, certifications, approvals and compliances have been obtained for purchase requests. Coordinating determinations and findings for deviations to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Serves as acquisition expert and advisor to Capability Manager, CPO on policy, practices and procedures governing issues related to acquisition and contracting projects.
• Provides guidance on all facets of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) capabilities.
• Serves as the Project Team Lead for assigned projects, evaluating, planning, and directing the analytical and evaluative work for critical CPO functions related to the development and presentation of budget plans and programs.
• Maintains a continuous liaison with functional staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to integrate CPO priority support actions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 6–9 years desired experience.
• Position is designated special-sensitive; incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Drug Testing: Designated as a Testing Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Mobility is a condition of employment; employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• Position is designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after an emergency and through full resumption of all functions (IAW DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs).
• Position is Acquisition Category 4 Level III; incumbent must meet appropriate DAWIA certification requirements no later than 24 months after accepting the position.
• DAWIA Level II Certification as a Program Manager required.

Qualifications

• Mastery knowledge of contracting practices of business and industry, and qualitative evaluation techniques sufficient to evaluate contractor compliance with cost schedule criteria programs to evaluate compliance with Defense and Air Force contract rules and program requirements and accomplishments.
• Mastery knowledge of contracting policies and procedures to develop contract requirements and to serve as a representative in contractual activities.
• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process and integrated life cycle management.
• 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, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in support of the process.
• Mastery of acquisition planning concepts and techniques to accomplish and determine courses of action on an extensive variety of highly complex contracts and contract programs, multi-year programs involving successive program stages.

Skills

• Acquisition Management
• Business Administration / Management
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Proposal writing
• Price analysis
• Contracting, acquisitions, PWS, SOWs, FARs
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Strategic Sourcing Manager

Pay

Salary: $121,785 – $158,322 per year (GS-1101-13)

Schedule

• Position Type: Permanent
• Remote Work: No remote or telework authorized
• Travel: Up to 25%