Acquisition Program​/Project Manager Specialist

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Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war‑winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

Join the Department of the Air Force’s Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (DAF PEO C3BM) and play a critical role in shaping the future of airpower.

We are the integrating program executive office responsible for aligning technical architecture and acquisition authorities to deliver streamlined decision advantage capabilities to the Air Force. Our mission is to deliver an integrated DAF BATTLE NETWORK, a system‑of‑systems that provides resilient decision advantage in the face of rapidly evolving threats.

• Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS):
  Revolutionizing how the Air Force detects, tracks, and defeats threats.
• Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2
  
  ISR):
  Integrating cutting‑edge technologies to provide real‑time intelligence to warfighters.
• Kessel Run:
  Transforming Air Force software development to deliver innovative solutions faster.
• Aerospace Mission Planning:
  Enhancing mission planning capabilities to optimize airpower effectiveness.
• Aerial Networks:
  Developing resilient and secure aerial communication networks.

• Extreme Teaming:
  Because nothing meaningful is done alone and collaboration weaponizes the enterprise.
• Ruthless Focus:
  Because if everything's a priority, nothing is.
• Violent Execution:
  Because vision without execution is hallucination.
• Stay Sharp:
  Because disruptive thinking doesn’t work unless we’re constantly honing our edge and making smart decisions.

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As an Acquisition Program/Project Manager Specialist, you will be responsible for the comprehensive management and execution of assigned projects and programs throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will ensure adherence to cost, schedule, and performance baselines, and you will play a vital role in driving project success.

Develop, implement, and control all contractual, financial, and technical aspects of assigned projects/programs. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of multi‑disciplinary teams. Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual provisions. Prepare and present briefings to management officials and other stakeholders. Identify and mitigate risks, develop alternative courses of action, and proactively address emerging problems. Develop and champion innovative solutions to complex challenges.

• Employee must obtain and maintain the necessary and required security clearance.
• This is an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program. The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Incumbent may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure…