Program Manager, Saio

Job summary

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Major duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado is searching for a Program Manager to support SAIO (NH-1101-03, GS-12/13 equivalent). Description: The selected candidate will be responsible for leading or supporting pre and post award activities for assigned portfolios which could include radar and satellite operations/maintenance programs, cyber and classified ISR programs, or knowledge-based services. The primary goal of this role is to deliver responsive, mission-focused acquisition solutions that optimize warfighter operations. As a Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success and effectiveness of our acquisition processes and programs. Position Responsibilities: - Independently manages services programs/contracts throughout their lifecycle, including requirements definition, acquisition strategy, and post-award performance monitoring. - Applies Project Management Institute principles and continuous process improvement to acquisition processes. - Prepares and delivers briefings/documents on program/project management aspects to various stakeholders. - Proactively provides program/portfolio information and advice to supervisor, leadership, peers, and mission partners. - Serves as the organization's liaison with DoD, federal government, and Industry, fostering productive relationships. - Cultivates and maintains relationships with teams and leadership to facilitate operations and address complex issues. - Engages with mission partners to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and resolve issues. - Develops courses of action and recommendations, and delivers briefings and reports to meet requirements. - Stays informed on policies to address programmatic and contractual considerations and improve efficiency. - Participates in business case analyses, source selections, program rotations, and performs additional duties as assigned. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of DoD acquisition, life cycle management, risk management, quality assurance control, and cost/price analysis policies, procedures, and practices. 2. 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 3. 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. 4. Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted portfolios and/or projects by stratifying resources and executing within established cost and schedule constraints. 5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 6. 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

Qualification

The 1101 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.

Evaluations

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.