Acquisition Program Manager- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

United States Department of Defense - Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Edwards Air Force Base, CA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The Acquisition Program Manager plays a critical role within the Department of Defense, specifically focusing on the strategic development of policies and guidance in collaboration with the Air Force Program Executive Office for Contract Management (AFPEO/CM), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and contracting staff for the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) contracted services. This position is responsible for developing surveillance and quality programs, as well as processes and tools for oversight by the Services Acquisition Decision Authority. The manager ensures that performance management and contractor oversight processes are robust and relevant, providing education and assistance to program managers and multi-functional team members. In addition, the Acquisition Program Manager leads the Annual Execution Review to AFMC/CA and AFPEO/CM, as well as the Wing Services Execution Review to AFTC/CA. They support the timely submission of Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs) and maintain accurate metrics on AFTC Services Portfolio programs. The role also involves developing content for the AFTC Service Newsletter and maintaining the AFTC/AZ website with accurate and timely information. The manager is responsible for leading, managing, and directing activities related to DoD funded acquisition efforts, delivering presentations on program status, accomplishments, and requirements for support, while representing the program office at higher organizational levels and contractor organizations. The position requires collaboration with the contracting officer to approve terms and conditions set forth in contract negotiations, contracting plans, and budgets. The incumbent must reside at one of the designated duty locations and engage in continuous learning activities to achieve the required certification levels within the defined grace period after assignment. This role is essential for ensuring that the acquisition processes align with the strategic goals of the Department of Defense and the Air Force, ultimately contributing to the effective management of resources and services.

Responsibilities

• Strategically develop policy and guidance in conjunction with AFPEO/CM, AFMC and contracting staff for AFTC contracted services.
• Develop surveillance and quality programs.
• Develop processes and tools for oversight by the Services Acquisition Decision Authority.
• Ensure performance management and contractor oversight processes are robust and relevant.
• Educate and assist program managers and multi-functional team members.
• Lead the Annual Execution Review to AFMC/CA and AFPEO/CM and the Wing Services Execution Review to AFTC/CA.
• Support the timely submittal of Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs).
• Maintain accurate metrics on AFTC Services Portfolio programs.
• Develop information for the AFTC Service Newsletter.
• Maintain the AFTC/AZ web site content with accurate and timely information.
• Lead, manage, direct, or support DoD funded acquisition efforts.
• Deliver presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems/analysis/solutions, and promotion of program objectives.
• Represent the program office at higher levels within the organization and contractor organizations.
• Work in conjunction with the contracting officer to approve terms and conditions set forth in contract negotiations, contracting plans, and budgets.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must reside at one of the designated duty locations.
• Engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• Must meet or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period after assignment.
• Must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or in the Federal Service.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 years experience interpreting and implementing requirements of DAFI 63-139 (Services Acquisition)
• 2 years experience with cost schedule and performance responsibility of an SCAT program
• 2 years experience with management and supporting systems (e.g., Services Management Tool (SMT), FPDS-NG, CPARS, etc.)

Benefits

• 11 Federal Holidays off per year
• Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment, starting at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
• 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
• Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
• Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
• Flexible Spending Account
• Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
• Family and Medical Leave Act
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
• Career enhancement and promotion opportunities