Program Manager - JourneymanWe are seeking a Program Manager - Journeyman to support critical Air Force initiatives that enhance operational capability and mission readiness.Responsibilities include:Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and developmentProvide program level acquisition supportProvide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful contract execution for the program and analyze overall program health and advises program leadership on options to maintain cost, schedule and performance objectivesSupport and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior managementProvide Program Management inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specs, Electronic Warfare Systems (SRDs), Statement of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other RFP productsReview acquisition documents and provide comments with programmatic perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy. Documents may include, but are not limited to, ADMs, LCSP, Acquisition Strategies, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs and milestone decision briefingsSupport, prepare, review and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory acquisition report and milestone review documentations identified in DoDI Provide non-technical acquisition program management to include guidance and expertise necessary to apply principles, criteria, and procedures of DoD Directive 5000.1, DoDI , NSSAP 03-02, and other DoD, AF, AFMC, and AFLCMC Instructions, Directives, Regulations, and guidance documents as applicableOutline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition effortsAssist with planning, evaluating and implementing program acquisition strategies. This includes DoD and AF policy and/or guidance; technical approach and/or requirements; risk assessment; and realism in achieving a product suitable for the warfighter within cost, schedule, and performance constraints.
Also includes broad range of program acquisition strategies, market research, evaluating deliverables requirements and best practice management; this includes support to Urgent Capability Acquisitions and Middle Tier of Acquisition as defined in DoDI , Operation of the Middle Tier of Acquisition and DoDI , Urgent Capability AcquisitionSupport and coordinate with program level scheduling personnelDevelop, maintain, and update program risk management plans IAW the Risk Management Guide for DoD Acquisition, AFPAM 63-128, and the Air Force RI3 Guidebook; facilitate program risk identification, risk analysis, risk handling and risk monitoring; assist with execution of program risk management boards, risk management working groups (or equivalent), and document meeting minutes; includes analyzing prime and sub-contractor risk management processesAssist with development, maintenance, and update of acquisition reports such as the Monthly Activity Reports (MAR), Source Approval Request (SAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), and supplemental reports as required by DoD policy for ACAT I, ACAT II, and ACAT III programs and IAW DoDI , AFI 63-101_20-101, and AFPAM 63-128. This requires use of standardized and specialized software applications such as M/S Office, Integrated Budget Documentation and Execution System (IDECS), Electronic Document Access (EDA), Comprehensive Cost and Requirement's System (CCaR), and any other DoD/Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) mandated system(s)Provide direct support in preparing and submitting funding documents (e.g. Purchase Request, MIPR, Purchase Orders, etc.).
Requires familiarity with financial systems such as Comprehensive Cost and Requirement's System (CCaR)Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate acquisition project assignments and make recommendations to Government Program Manager regarding problems with unique or controversial items that may have a major effect on the overall performance and execution of acquisition & sustainment projectsOther duties as assignedQualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:Must be a U.S. Citizen10 years of experience as a Program Manager with at least 3 years in DoD environment.Active Secret Security ClearanceBachelor's Degree preferredComprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI and , as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air ForceThe expected annual salary range: $120k - $150k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, location and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.