Acquisition Program Manager, NSIC

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Wright-Patterson AFB is searching for an Acquisition Program Manager to support NSIC (GG-1101-13)

Description:
Are you an acquisition strategist ready to architect the future of America's space intelligence enterprise? The National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) is looking for a senior-level expert to serve as our lead Acquisition Program Management Specialist. This isn't a role for someone who just follows a checklist. You will be our go-to advisor for senior leadership, the primary subject matter expert shaping the acquisition strategies that deliver the cutting-edge tools and services our intelligence analysts need to protect U.S. interests in the space domain. You will be the vital link connecting the mission, the operators, and the contracting officers, with the authority to chart the course where guidelines may not yet exist.

Day-to-day, you will lead multi-functional teams to translate complex technical needs into clear contract requirements, create and manage the processes that ensure mission success, and represent NSIC at executive levels with industry and government partners. You'll use your expertise to solve complex problems, mentor junior specialists, and provide the data-driven analysis that guides our most critical decisions. If you are a master problem-solver who thrives on navigating complex challenges with considerable independent judgment, and you want your work to have a direct and tangible impact on the cost, schedule, and performance of our nation's most vital space intelligence programs, this is the role for you. Join NSIC and become a Guardian securing our nation's future in the ultimate high ground.

Ideal Candidate:
- Seasoned navigator of the DoW/IC acquisition ecosystem. You have a proven mastery of the entire lifecycle, from crafting strategy and defining requirements to managing complex contracts and navigating the policies of the Defense Acquisition System. You don't just know the rules; you know how to make them work to achieve the mission.

- Expertise in DoW/IC Acquisition: Mastery of the principles, policies, laws, guidance, and practices governing systems acquisition and program management within the Department of War and Intelligence Community.

- Master of Program Execution. You have a track record of successfully steering complex, technical programs to success. You are adept at balancing the contractual, financial, and performance elements to deliver critical capabilities on schedule and within budget.

- Intelligence Professional Thought Process. You understand the "why" behind the contracts. You have a strong grasp of the scientific and technical intelligence mission and can translate operational needs into robust acquisition solutions.

- Natural Leader and Collaborator. You excel at building and guiding multi-disciplinary teams. You communicate with clarity and influence, whether you are briefing senior leaders, mentoring junior specialists, or liaising with contracting officers and industry partners

- Forward-Thinking Innovator. You see opportunities for improvement everywhere. You have a knack for streamlining processes, leveraging automation and data, and driving digital transformation to make the entire organization more efficient and effective.

- Automation and Process Improvement Skills: Adept at creating automations to streamline requirements consolidation, enhance process efficiencies, and provide timely notifications for contract and acquisition events, coupled with a strong track record of implementing process improvements.

- Strategic Alignment: Comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structure, policy, programs, goals, and operation of the Center and the relationship to DoW, Department of the Air Force, United States Space Force, and other entities.

- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills: Proven ability to quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments, and make sound decisions under conditions of urgency and pressure.

- Senior Work Level Proficiency: A Senior Work Level employee that independently handles a wide range of complex assignments and non-routine situations and exercises independent judgment to identify and take alternative courses of action.

- Contracting Systems and Applications Expertise: Knowledge of digital contracting systems, databases, methods, practices, procedures, regulations and processes

- DAWIA Certification And Development: Clear understanding of the revised contracting certification guides to include Services, Cyber/IT, Innovation, and Research and Development contracting as well as an ability to mentor personnel on the certifications. Current DAWIA certification highly desired.

- Education and Training: Knowledge of and proficiency in Department of War and Intelligence Community contracting professional accreditation classes, events, processes, and certification.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

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