Acquisition Program Manager

About the role

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a Full-Time Acquisition Program Manager-NH-1101-03 to join the team at HQ STARCOM, Patrick Space Force Base, Melbourne, Florida. The selected candidate will serve as a Program Manager, overseeing or supporting pre-award and post-award activities for assigned portfolios and programs.

Responsibilities

• Guide a multi-functional team of military, civilian, and contractor personnel to ensure mission success for programs operating across multiple global locations.
• Lead and support multi-agency efforts to resolve unprecedented technical and sustainment challenges.
• Develop and implement innovative acquisition strategies, policies, and program goals to reduce cycle time while meeting cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of program goals to drive long-range planning and represent the organization at executive levels to advocate for objectives and resolve critical issues.
• Partner with contracting officers to manage and approve budgets, contracting plans, and modifications to the scope of work.
• Communicate with clarity, conciseness, and technical accuracy to diverse stakeholders at all levels, both orally and in writing.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Ability to meet DAWIA requirements applicable to the duties of the position
• Occasional travel away from the normal duty station
• Meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements
• Subject to random drug testing for drug use
• Sign a non-disclosure statement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree desired from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Program Management, or related field
• Knowledge of DoD services acquisition, life cycle management, risk management, quality assurance control, and cost/price analysis policies, procedures, and practices

Skills

• Acquisition Expertise
• Executive Communication and Influence

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year, 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative), Paid Vacation Time 13-26 days per year based on length of employment.

Health Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for you and your family.

Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefits Plan.

Social Security Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching).

Pay

Salary Range: $76,463 - $118,204, does not include locality pay.

Schedule

Moving expenses may be paid. Relocation/Recruitment incentives may be paid.