U.S Air Force
Engineer/Program Manager, AAMX/LEX
U.S Air Force, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
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Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico is searching for an Engineer/Program Manager (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).
Description The Engineer/Program Manager should have experience in engineering and/or program management or related fields, ideally within the DoW or a similar environment (preferred experience of 3-5 years). Proven experience in leading multi‑disciplinary teams and managing complex programs characterized by significant uncertainties and risks is essential. Applicants must demonstrate a history of developing and implementing acquisition policies, procedures, strategic plans and source selection experience that enhance mission execution effectiveness.
Experience leading/supporting integrated product teams; experience with rocket motor launch operations/missions, experience with implementing requirements and monitoring performance; developing cost estimates; planning/conflict resolution between many organizations; and communicating project status (written/brief) with SSC leadership up to the General Officer Commander, PEO, Division Chief and Branch Chief levels; customer mission managers, and contractors (mission assurance/technical/mission support/launch service contractors). Establishes management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, management indicators, and management reviews to reflect program status and provide early detection of emerging problems. Reviews documents to assess impact on the mission preparation and execution. Organizes teamwork efforts and leads a team of specialists in resolving technical, schedule, cost, and supportability issues. Support/lead team(s) to develop, implement, and control financial and technical aspects of projects (launch operations, acquisition, mission preparation, etc.). Generate specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements.
Organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists (engineering, contracting, program control, finance, logistics and mission assurance). Review progress of contractors in meeting objectives. Keep leadership and team informed of project status and resolution actions.
Key Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.
Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship Required
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution is required.
This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
Employee must within 30‑days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE‑450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
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For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico is searching for an Engineer/Program Manager (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).
Description The Engineer/Program Manager should have experience in engineering and/or program management or related fields, ideally within the DoW or a similar environment (preferred experience of 3-5 years). Proven experience in leading multi‑disciplinary teams and managing complex programs characterized by significant uncertainties and risks is essential. Applicants must demonstrate a history of developing and implementing acquisition policies, procedures, strategic plans and source selection experience that enhance mission execution effectiveness.
Experience leading/supporting integrated product teams; experience with rocket motor launch operations/missions, experience with implementing requirements and monitoring performance; developing cost estimates; planning/conflict resolution between many organizations; and communicating project status (written/brief) with SSC leadership up to the General Officer Commander, PEO, Division Chief and Branch Chief levels; customer mission managers, and contractors (mission assurance/technical/mission support/launch service contractors). Establishes management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, management indicators, and management reviews to reflect program status and provide early detection of emerging problems. Reviews documents to assess impact on the mission preparation and execution. Organizes teamwork efforts and leads a team of specialists in resolving technical, schedule, cost, and supportability issues. Support/lead team(s) to develop, implement, and control financial and technical aspects of projects (launch operations, acquisition, mission preparation, etc.). Generate specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements.
Organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists (engineering, contracting, program control, finance, logistics and mission assurance). Review progress of contractors in meeting objectives. Keep leadership and team informed of project status and resolution actions.
Key Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.
Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship Required
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution is required.
This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
Employee must within 30‑days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE‑450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
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