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Acquisition Program Manager
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What they do
A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity or a group of related projects for a company or organization. Responsibilities include developing program plans, defining project objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, and monitoring program progress. They may work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance, and other technical areas such as engineering.
$174,423 / year median in Maryland
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Outcomes:
The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position:- Formally track all tasks, to include: assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.
- Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.
- Create 2-3 products beyond the client's requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.
- Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.
Responsibilities:
The Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Competition (SAF/OC) Concepts, Development and Management Office (SAF/CDM) Cyber Capabilities Support Office (CCSO) is a research and development (R D) driven technology and development and operational support activity under the cognizance of the United States Air Force (USAF). CCSO develops solutions to hard problems in order to facilitate national success in the Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) domain. By utilizing a unique blend of technology, intelligence, and operations subject matter experts (SMEs) in a quick reaction capability (QRC) environment, CCSO develops focused capabilities to enable the achievement of Combatant Command (COCOM) mission objectives across all phases of combat.The Acquisition Program Manager supports CCSO across its cyber capabilities' portfolio with a full range of project management tasks, in coordination with government program managers, to include procurement, financial management and planning, systems engineering, production, security, contracting, and logistics for existing and future programs.
The Acquisition Program Manager shall support and advise on development and maintenance of all project documentation, and coordination of documentation between functional organizations inside and outside SAF/OC.Per PWS section 1.3.1.1 Project Management/Acquisition Support, and section and 1.3.2, Acquisition Project Support-Cyber, specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide expertise with DoD systems and non-systems full life cycle program management support, to include but not limited to: acquisition strategy development, requirement documentation development, project management documentation and reports, stakeholder management, monitoring of cost, performance and schedule, and DoD risk management techniques.
- Draft documentation (e.
- Support risk management and process improvement by developing risk mitigation strategies, recommended courses of actino, and documentation (RR# 19).
- Support development of program execution briefings and contract review briefings.
- Participate as an acquisition SME in internal and external SAF/OC meetings. The contractor shall develop and coordinate responses to internal and external program inquiries.
- Support development of Program Element Monitor (PEM) briefings, staffer briefs, and recommend to the Government language for annual Congressional Justifications Books.
- Work with other functional areas including financial management on PEM related activities (e.g., tracking, monitoring, and reporting of program element execution, contract actions, unfunded requirements, and necessary program metrics).
- Develop and deliver program execution briefings and contract review briefings.
- Develop, advise on, and maintain all project documentation.
- Conduct ongoing risk management, issue resolution, and process improvements on projects assigned.
- Provide ongoing project execution oversight and leadership to include schedule development and monitoring; technical development prioritization, goal setting, and monitoring; technical execution performance monitoring and assessment; resource monitoring and assessment; technical integration planning, scheduling, and implementation; test planning, scheduling, coordination, implementation, and oversight; risk and issue identification and mitigation; and financial execution monitoring.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute regular, ongoing Sprint Reviews and Project Reviews for projects assigned.
- Evaluate and communicate project progress in writing, in briefings, and in discussions with Government Program Managers, other CDM personnel, and leadership (RR# 26).
- Anticipate and comprehend technical issues related to cyber capability efforts and work with appropriate team members to resolve.
- Develop and oversee improvements to the capability roadmap, to include: new features, functionality, and integration points.
- Support transition efforts to effectively deliver operations-ready capabilities.
Qualifications:
The candidate must have the following qualifications:- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of work-related experience.
- Of those 15 years, a minimum of ten (10) years conducting DoD acquisition program management.
- A recognized expert in their area of expertise.
- Expertise analyzing, developing, and advising on DoD systems and non-systems program management requirements and acquisition strategies.
- Expertise developing and coordinating DoDI 5000.02 acquisition and sustainment or Services Category (S-CAT) level I through V milestone planning and reporting documentation.
- Ability to work on high-visibility and mission critical taskings independently.
- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills. The following qualifications are desired:
- PMP or DAWIA equivalent.
- Knowledgeable and skilled at applying Generative AI
Travel:
Vicinity travel within the National Capital Region (NCR) and occasional long-distance travel outside the NCR.Other Requirements:
Other Requirements:
E-Verify Notice of Participation This employer participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: e-verify.gov We seek:- Highly motivated self-starters
- Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts
- Individuals who have a "let me try" attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward
- Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve ("let me try again")
- Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy.