Acquisition Manager

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.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Acquisition Manager (NH-1101-04) to work for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) in the Automatic Test Systems Division at Robins AFB, GA. This position can close at any time.

VoP (Value of Position): 90

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain a Security clearance.
• This may be a designated Drug Testing Position.
• This position requires travel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program management schedule, planning, identification, cost management, status accounting, verification, and technical performance measures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program management planning, identification, change management, status accounting, verification, and audits.
• Must have APDP Acquisition Program Management Practitioner certifications and highly desired to have Advanced Certification, if not, must obtain within the required training period and maintain continuous learning points.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Branch Leadership:
  Leads a cross functional branch consisting of five unique mission oriented integrated product teams in program planning, policy implementation, and management for assigned aeronautical programs, providing expert guidance, developing procedures, resolving all functional issues, and briefing senior officials on programmatic successes/stalemate.
• Program Representation:
  Serves as the organization's senior representative to government and industry, presenting program status, advocating objectives, negotiating solutions, and resolving critical acquisition issues.
• Contractor Oversight:
  Monitors contractor performance, approves contractual actions, evaluates program changes, conducts site visits, and ensures compliance with program objectives and contract requirements.
• Program Management:
  Directs and integrates cross-functional teams, tracks program performance, establishes management controls, manages risks, and ensures programs remain within cost, schedule, and baseline objectives.
• Acquisition & Strategic Execution:
  Manages contractual, financial, and technical aspects of complex acquisition programs throughout the lifecycle, develops acquisition strategies, supports source selection, advises leadership on risks and solutions, and adjusts funding, schedules, and resources to achieve mission objectives.

U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.