Acquisition Program Management Specialist

Your next opportunity is here: The Air Force Civilian Service is looking for your talents and skills to work alongside our uniformed Airmen in the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Acquisition Program Management Specialist (GG-1101-13) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (HNC), in the Defensive Cyber Systems Branch (AFLCMC/HNCD) at JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, TX.

In this position you will serve within the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (HNC) as an acquisition program management specialist who will be responsible for developing, establishing, implementing, and controlling contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist. The position provides acquisition oversight and guidance on development, acquisition and sustainment activities across multiple branches, programs, and diverse mission disciplines.

Salary: $108,001 - $140,403

NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

Work Location: No telework or remote work

Travel: Up to 25%

Position Type: Permanent position

Experience: 6-9 years desired experience

Incentives: Recruitment, Relocation, Retention incentives may be available

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.,QUALIFICATIONS:

U.S. Citizenship required.

Obtain & maintain TS/SCI Security clearance

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employees must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Financial Disclosure: Member is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually

This position is a PM Practitioner Level position and member must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 60 months after accepting this position

Employees are expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.

Must demonstrate sound security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information

CCSD performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems Acquisition and Program Management; and of security policies and practices in order to protect classified and sensitive information

Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities; and applicable safety practices for the work environment of this position.

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

For more information about OPM series 1101:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101a/

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Similar Job Titles/Fields of Study/Skills & Keywords: Acquisition Program Manager, Acquisition Program Management Specialist, Deputy Acquisition Program Manager, Deputy Acquisition Program Management Specialist, Contract Specialist. TS/SCI, ACAT, PMP, Acq Exp, Program Management, PPB&E, Milestone Decisions A, B, C, RFP, RFI, RFQ, Source Selection, Contract Exp, Development/Production, Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement, Risk Mitigation, Sustainment & Logistics, Agile. Cyber Program Experience DAWIA - Level II or III / Practitioner or Advanced - Program Management or Contracting ACAT I, II, or III Programs Milestones A, B, or C Integrated Product Team (IPT) FAR / DFARS Compliance Source Selection Agile

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.