Acquisition Program Manager

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for 4 full-time Acquisition Program Managers (GS-1101-14) to work at the Air Force Concepts, Development & Management Office, Located in Fort Washington, Maryland.In this position you serve as a an Acquisition Program Manager for CDM programs and projects. Responsible for acquisition activities of the Air Force Concepts, Development & Management Office. Advises the Director and Deputy Director on acquisition and business-related matters and interfaces directly with SAF/AQ, and SAF/GCQ for all regulatory acquisition actions.This position can close at any time. Apply Now!Salary Range is $143,913 - $187,093 Annually based on experience.Relocation Incentive is Authorized.AFCS BenefitsPaid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)Paid Vacation Time 13-26 days per year based on length of employmentHealth Insurance No waiting period to qualify for you and your familyRetirement Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefits Plan Social Security Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching) U.S. Citizenship This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Selectee must be a member of an Acquisition Corps at the time of appointment. Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal Service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. Employee must meet or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the position. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use." Employee is required to submit an initial and annual SF-450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation. Position is Special-Sensitive. Must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement. This position is Emergency-Essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form2365 as a condition of employment.Recruitment Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities (ksa) Mastery of DOD and Air Force policy and procedures including events and milestones in the appropriate contracting activities. Knowledge and continuous awareness of Congressional, DOD and DA initiatives, which impact Acquisition policy to determine whether or not they conflict and how to implement. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of plans and programs for managing, planning, budgeting, and executing operations utilizing diverse support structures and inter-agency cooperation on advanced concepts, principles and practices such as Intelligence systems; Special Communications; Information Operations; Collection Management and Operations; Research, development, test and engineering; Systems integration; Cyberspace Operations; Planning, Programming, & Budgeting System (PPBS), special operations, or similar operations. Knowledge of policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to budget formulation and financial management. Comprehensive knowledge of revolving funds and annual and multiple-year appropriations; their characteristics, uses and applications as they relate to acquisition processes. Comprehensive knowledge of Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making. Extensively skilled in oral communications to present sensitive information and/or recommendations on complex matters to higher authorities; skilled in written communications sufficient to develop guidance, regulations and directives dealing with complex issues and maintain good working relations. Skillful in establishing and maintaining highly productive working relationships with team members, clients, industry experts, and others including interpersonal effectiveness with executive management, peers, employees, and contractors as well as in building relationships and maintaining close coordination with a range of customers.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).To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.