Acquisition Program Manager

Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

About the role

The Acquisition Program Manager (APM) manages an $80B enterprise portfolio that includes construction, security forces, and Air Force services publications. The APM’s primary responsibility is to lead multi-function teams and deliver timely, effective, efficient, and affordable Department of the Air Force (DAF) acquisition solutions to Mission Partners in support of strategic objectives.

This is a permanent, full-time position located at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland. Travel is authorized up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment.
• Integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in support of the acquisition process.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and activities using knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• 6-9 years of relevant experience requested.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
• Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices.
• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operations of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
• Ability to integrate and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel.

Skills

• Program management
• Strategic planning
• Project scheduling and tracking
• Risk management
• Budgeting and cost control
• Performance metrics and reporting
• Contracting and procurement processes
• Acquisition lifecycle management
• Requirements development and validation

Pay

$90,823 - $140,403 per year.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 11 federal holidays each year, 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative), and 13-26 vacation days per year based on length of employment.
• Life Insurance and Health Insurance with no waiting period for you and your family.
• Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k). Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching.