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Acquisition Program Management Specialist-Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force

Posted today
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Management
Holloman AFB, NM (On-Site/Office)

Duties

  • Assesses progress in assigned projects/programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportability baseline requirements by applying known methods and procedures.
  • Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics.
  • Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives.
  • Prepares and presents staff studies for presentation to the Program Director and other management officials.
Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • This position may require travel.
  • This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2-Practitioner in Program Management within 24 months of assignment.
  • This position is a developmental NH-02 target NH-03 position. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 3 years of general experience. General experience is 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to:
  • Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
  • Plan and organize work; and
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

  • Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
    NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

    OR
    EDUCATION: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

    OR
    COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
    1. Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
    2. Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities.
    3. 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.
    4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
    5. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit.
    6. 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.

    IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience as an Acquisition Program Manager directing or supporting the activities of I&M DoD funded acquisition effort.

    PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

    VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    Additional information

    This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

    This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

    This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11, target NH-03 equivalent to GS-12 to GS-13.

    This position is a developmental NH-02 target NH-03 position. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements.

    is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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