Acquisition Program Manager - SAP, SAIO

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Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) Space Acquisition Integration Office (SAIO) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for an Acquisition Program Manager - SAP (NH-1101-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: Join the Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO), a premier, mission-focused organization dedicated to optimizing warfighter operations through world-class acquisition solutions. Reporting directly to the Combined Forces Command (CFC) Commander, you will collaborate with an elite, integrated team of program management, contracting, and quality management professionals to execute a diverse $12 billion portfolio. Your work will directly support high-stakes missions across Headquarters CFC, USSPACECOM, NORAD/NORTHCOM, and other vital national security partners. Within SAIO, we foster a dynamic culture where empowered acquisition professionals are strongly encouraged to innovate and drive real-world impact. Apply today to advance your career in beautiful Colorado Springs, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States, and help shape the future of space defense. An ideal candidate for this role is a highly skilled and cleared Program Manager who thrives in secure, high-stakes environments, bringing a proven track record of managing complex portfolios at the Classified and Special Access Program (SAP) levels. You possess deep expertise in executing DoW services acquisitions and lifecycle management, combined with a strong capability to oversee classified funding, secure data systems, and strict security protocol compliance. An exceptional communicator and relationship builder, you leverage Project Management Institute principles and analytical problem-solving to deliver continuous process improvements and actionable recommendations to senior leaders. Ultimately, your proactive leadership, tactful diplomacy as an organizational liaison, and unwavering commitment to mission success will ensure SAIO delivers the precise, responsive acquisition solutions needed to optimize critical warfighter operations. Key Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of DoW acquisition, life cycle management, risk management, quality assurance control, and cost/price analysis policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of the missions, products, services, needs, and goals of the program(s) and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the acquisition process. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, and implement innovative detailed strategies to resolve issues. Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted portfolios and/or projects by stratifying resources and executing within established cost and schedule constraints. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to maintain good internal and external working relations, to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy with key individuals/groups, and to support/interact/advise mid and senior level leaders.

Qualifications

The 0343 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Promotion Potential

NH-None

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Benefits

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Who Can Apply

• Open to the public

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

How to Apply

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What to Expect Next

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Other Information

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About the Agency

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available. To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here