LEAD ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER SPECIALIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Dahlgren, VA

Vacancy No. JWAC-12644224-JWK-FLYER Department Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command
Salary $97,925.00 to $153,737.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/18/2024 Close Date 1/8/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Dahlgren, VA


Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to support the execution of JWAC's contract actions to include requirement development, contracts in planning, pre-award, and post-award. You will guide, grow, and develop your team as acquisition and program manager professionals, while enhancing your professional development.

Duties

  • Lead a team of Acquisition Professionals, Contracting Officer Representatives (COR), and contractors.
  • Team lead will provide performance feedback of team members to Division Chief.
  • Acquisition subject matter expert based on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DAFFARS), and local policy.
  • Provide quality assurance of team's submitted work.
  • Aid in the development of customers spend plans.
  • Develop process improvements, standard operating procedures/ desk guides, and procurement strategies to meet mission requirement.
  • The incumbent will provide day-to-day contract support to include communicating with the Contracting Officer, Contractors, and Government Technical Point of Contacts.
  • Track metrics, performance, and overall health and wellness of assigned portfolios.
  • Provides information to peers, senior technical leaders, and/or managers within and beyond own organizational unit to influence decisions or recommend solutions.
  • Works with customers to proactively define/anticipate problems and develop strategies for effective resolution within a particular program area.
  • Developing and implementing acquisition planning for complex procurements, understanding the scope and effort of each contract, monitoring the contract, including evaluating and maintaining data, and reviewing/verifying invoices.
  • Lead the establishment of follow-on contract vehicles, both services and materials, to ensure there is no lapse in contract support in coordination with project personnel.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Incumbent must have or be capable of obtaining and retaining a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing program. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
  • Position is subject to polygraph testing.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Air Force will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • May be subject to 3-year probationary period pursuant to JWAC FRN, 85 Fed. Reg. 29419 (May 15, 2020).
  • Within 24 months of employment obtain DAWIA Program Management Practitioner Certification
  • Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE 450)
  • This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development (APDP) Program Management Practitioner.

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet the area of consideration are eligible to apply for this job. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic education and/or specialized experience requirements.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DO-I/GS-11 grade level. Example: Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled.

Examples of specialized experience include leadership experience, experience in pre- and post-award contracts, purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders, and process improvements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The following will be used to help rate and rank eligible candidates:
  • Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of large contracts, Indefinite-delivery Indefinite-quantity (IDIQ), Blanket purchase Agreements (BPA), simplified acquisition procedures, Research and Development (R&D) and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funding, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), and program management (PM).
  • Knowledge of acquisition strategy, planning, and execution.
  • Knowledge of business, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities.
  • Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, cooperate and/or influence the systems acquisition process and integrated life cycle management.
  • Ability to establish, support, and maintain good relationships with colleagues and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, review, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in support of the process.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

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.

To qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Month/Year), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.

Required Documents

Interested applicants are required to submit (1) a resume not to exceed 4 pages, (2) an optional written response, not to exceed 2 pages, and (3) SF50 (current or former federal employees), and (4) DD214 (if applicable).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

JWAC Group Box
Address
Joint Warfare Analysis Center - JWAC
4048 Higley Road
Dahlgren, VA 22448
US
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