The United States Space Force (USSF) at Wright-Patterson AFB is searching for an Acquisition Program Manager to support NSIC (GG-1101-13)

Description:
Are you an acquisition strategist ready to architect the future of America's space intelligence enterprise? The National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) is looking for a senior-level expert to serve as our lead Acquisition Program Management Specialist. This isn't a role for someone who just follows a checklist. You will be our go-to advisor for senior leadership, the primary subject matter expert shaping the acquisition strategies that deliver the cutting-edge tools and services our intelligence analysts need to protect U.S. interests in the space domain. You will be the vital link connecting the mission, the operators, and the contracting officers, with the authority to chart the course where guidelines may not yet exist.

Day-to-day, you will lead multi-functional teams to translate complex technical needs into clear contract requirements, create and manage the processes that ensure mission success, and represent NSIC at executive levels with industry and government partners. You'll use your expertise to solve complex problems, mentor junior specialists, and provide the data-driven analysis that guides our most critical decisions. If you are a master problem-solver who thrives on navigating complex challenges with considerable independent judgment, and you want your work to have a direct and tangible impact on the cost, schedule, and performance of our nation's most vital space intelligence programs, this is the role for you. Join NSIC and become a Guardian securing our nation's future in the ultimate high ground.

Ideal Candidate:
- Seasoned navigator of the DoW/IC acquisition ecosystem. You have a proven mastery of the entire lifecycle, from crafting strategy and defining requirements to managing complex contracts and navigating the policies of the Defense Acquisition System. You don't just know the rules; you know how to make them work to achieve the mission.

- Expertise in DoW/IC Acquisition: Mastery of the principles, policies, laws, guidance, and practices governing systems acquisition and program management within the Department of War and Intelligence Community.

- Master of Program Execution. You have a track record of successfully steering complex, technical programs to success. You are adept at balancing the contractual, financial, and performance elements to deliver critical capabilities on schedule and within budget.

- Intelligence Professional Thought Process. You understand the "why" behind the contracts. You have a strong grasp of the scientific and technical intelligence mission and can translate operational needs into robust acquisition solutions.

- Natural Leader and Collaborator. You excel at building and guiding multi-disciplinary teams. You communicate with clarity and influence, whether you are briefing senior leaders, mentoring junior specialists, or liaising with contracting officers and industry partners

- Forward-Thinking Innovator. You see opportunities for improvement everywhere. You have a knack for streamlining processes, leveraging automation and data, and driving digital transformation to make the entire organization more efficient and effective.

- Automation and Process Improvement Skills: Adept at creating automations to streamline requirements consolidation, enhance process efficiencies, and provide timely notifications for contract and acquisition events, coupled with a strong track record of implementing process improvements.

- Strategic Alignment: Comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structure, policy, programs, goals, and operation of the Center and the relationship to DoW, Department of the Air Force, United States Space Force, and other entities.

- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills: Proven ability to quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments, and make sound decisions under conditions of urgency and pressure.

- Senior Work Level Proficiency: A Senior Work Level employee that independently handles a wide range of complex assignments and non-routine situations and exercises independent judgment to identify and take alternative courses of action.

- Contracting Systems and Applications Expertise: Knowledge of digital contracting systems, databases, methods, practices, procedures, regulations and processes

- DAWIA Certification And Development: Clear understanding of the revised contracting certification guides to include Services, Cyber/IT, Innovation, and Research and Development contracting as well as an ability to mentor personnel on the certifications. Current DAWIA certification highly desired.

- Education and Training: Knowledge of and proficiency in Department of War and Intelligence Community contracting professional accreditation classes, events, processes, and certification.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/ SCI security clearance.
• May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• PCS /relocation funding is authorized.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Qualifications

The 1101 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

How you will be evaluated

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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