Acquisition Program Management Specialist

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Acquisition Program Management Specialist (GS-1101-13) to work at the Competitive Portfolio Office (CPO), at Fort Washington, MD.

In this position you will serve as an Acquisition Program Manager in the Competitive Portfolio Office (CPO). Provides authoritative programmatic, technical, and management advice to the Capability Manager and senior staff members on all aspects of acquisition and contracting activities. Supports the development and identification of acquisition strategies and manages and executes existing contracts to ensure CPO and Air Force requirements are satisfied.

This is a Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) position.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

Salary Range is $121,785 - $158,322 Annually based on experience.

AFCS Benefits

Paid 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 employment
  
  

Health Insurance

• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
  
  

Retirement

• 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)
  
  

Requirements For This Position

• U.S. Citizenship
• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee 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.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty Assignments.
• 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.
• Must demonstrate sound security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information.
• Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
  
  

Recruitment Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities (ksa)

• Mastery knowledge of contracting practices of business and industry, and qualitative evaluation techniques sufficient to evaluate contractor compliance with cost schedule criteria programs to evaluate compliance with Defense and Air Force contract rules and program requirements and accomplishments.
• Mastery knowledge of contracting policies and procedures to develop contract requirements and to serve as a representative in contractual 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, and/or influence the systems acquisition process and integrated life cycle management.
• Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions, and personnel in support of the process.
• DAWIA Level II Certification as a Program Manager.
  
  

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications. .

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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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. .

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