ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Job description
Duties
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The ideal candidate should have:
- Experience working in diverse acquisition focused groups or teams.
- Experience leading program management activities either directly or in support of DoD funded acquisition efforts.
- An understanding of the nuclear certification process and AFMC's Nuclear Materiel Management responsibility as part of the acquisition process.
- Clear ability to communicate both up, down and across the chain of command on program status, requirements, problems/analysis/solutions and promoting program objectives.
- Basic knowledge of systems involved with air delivered nuclear weapons (storage vaults, dual capable fighter aircraft, bomber aircraft, test equipment, support equipment, etc.).
- Leads multifunctional teams, sometimes from across AFMC, to address materiel issues related to air delivered nuclear weapons.
- Plans, organizes, and executes broad taskings to execute nuclear materiel management.
- Develops mission health assessments for air-delivered nuclear capabilities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Telework may be authorized.
- PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
- Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
- Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
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- This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
- The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
- An APDP Practitioner certification in Program Management is required within 48 months of appointment.
- In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- Employee may be required to work overtime.
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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.
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, standards, regulations, and practices of nuclear systems life cycle management and program management, nuclear safety policies and requirements, safety design and evaluation criteria, and nuclear certification procedures and requirements.
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 (DOD), Air Force, DOE, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the nuclear systems development/modification process and integrated life cycle management.
4. Knowledge of military nuclear processes and procedures such as nuclear operations, sustainment, or weapon systems development.
5. Skill in staff level planning, organizing, and managing critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of systems, subsystems or equipment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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How to Apply
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HOW TO APPLY:
When applying at the link below, please use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
Apply at https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a0583000000FxxOAAS by May 17, 2023.
If you have questions about this position or about the application process, please contact Elizabeth Schwanitz AFNWC Senior Talent Acquisition Lead, at Elizabeth.Schwanitz@us.af.mil
Visit the AFNWC webpage to see the current vacancies at https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Agency contact information
Arlene Pando
Email
arlene.pando@us.af.mil
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
USNext steps
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Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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