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NH-1101-03- Acquisition Program Manager

  • Published

About the Role:

96TH TEST WING MISSION: We test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapon systems and cyberspace capabilities, provide quality installation and mission support, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war-winning capabilities.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Program Manager Position Title (NH-1101-03) to work at the 96 TSSQ/RNXTL at Eglin AFB, FL.

PURPOSE: Serve as an Acquisition Program Manager, directing and/or supporting the activities of a DoD funded acquisition effort. 

Announcement Length/Closes: 30 workdays

Location: Eglin Air Force Base

Typical 2025 salary range: $75,706 - $117,034 per year (includes locality)

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Areas of Consideration (AOC):

  • AFTC

Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive.  Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Desired Skills:

3 years experience in a DOD acquisition program office highly desired

1 year experience teaming with developmental testers desired

Bachelors degree in a business-related major desired

Major Duties:

Lead multi-functional teams developing new systems and/or modifying or integrating existing systems

Apply program management and planning execution, risk and opportunity management, and oversight throughout the acquisition lifecycle (focus on development and fielding)

Tailor acquisition processes for speed and effectiveness while balancing cost, schedule and performance

Collaborate with users and other stakeholders to define and manage technical and performance requirements

Manage available resources while exploring alternatives and cost, schedule and technical performance tradeoffs to deliver acceptable products and services within cost and schedule constraints

Incentivize and monitor contractor performance

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

Candidates must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving a "Practitioner" certification in "Program Management" within given grace period.

Skill and ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage critical aspects of research and development for a variety of acquisition functions to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration management, and test and integration.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

Ability to establish and maintain relationships in good standing with individuals and groups within program office and extended work unit.

Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.

 

***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

 

Please send resumes to: EDMUNDS, MARK J CIV USAFAFMC 96 TSSQ/RNXTL Hiring Manager

 

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