Program Manager, Principal - PR 1424

About the role

The Program Manager, Principal will provide unified, common solution product support and strategic acquisitions that continuously enhance combat effectiveness. They will also support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports, and assist in acquisition strategy planning.

Responsibilities

• Have knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs
• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports, e.g., Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) or Monthly Activity Reports (MARs)
• Support program management reviews, senior level meetings/reviews and Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reviews
• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management
• Evaluate implications of existing or proposed projects, programs, processes, and policies/laws and recommend improvements to the Government point-of-contact (POC)
• Assist the PM and Acquisition Team in the planning and organizing of program management activities
• Interface and coordinate with lateral USG organizations, i.e., headquarters, major commands, aircraft wings/squadrons, test agencies, and USAF Centers or other external agencies as required in order to accomplish assigned tasks
• Develop, report, and maintain schedules and metrics that are needed to track program status; have a working knowledge of, and be able to effectively apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principal in order to evaluate and report program health and status
• Ensure program management resources have comprehensive knowledge of principal, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75, as well as possess the requisite knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to be able to self-sufficiently perform all duties and tasks within this PWS in support of the Directorate missions

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD
• Or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD
• Or 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 years of which must be in the DoD
• Possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret level
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (including Excel, Word, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project)
• Able to perform all functional duties independently
• Able to transport self to various facility sites, as required. If using own motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Qualifications

• Recognized as highly skilled with advanced knowledge and experience in their technical/professional field, with the ability to apply relevant standards, procedures, and practices
• Oversees and guides junior and journeyman personnel, providing expert support across Program Office, Enterprise, and Staff-level interfaces