Summary The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. The Sentinel program is a major defense acquisition program charged to deliver a full system replacement for the nation's Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System, providing a strategic deterrent to nuclear attack against the United States. DUTIES: Serve as an Acquisition Program Management Specialist for the development and technical oversight of command & launch software from requirements to full operational capability Perform activities related to the control and management of cost, schedule, risk, and resource optimization. Collect and analyze Earned Value Management data of software teams to ensure contractor teams are meeting cost and schedule targets. Coordinate with Software Branch partners to provide status, data, and risks to meet their oversight needs. Coordinate collection of feedback and reporting of performance feedback for contractor support and for prime contractor award fee evaluation. Conduct program management reviews of government and contractor partners work in support of the Sentinel Software Branch. Perform special projects in support of the Software Branch needs to answer questions and provide data to satisfy requests from higher Air Force and Congressional oversight. SKILLS: At least two years' program management experience in technology maturation, science and technology innovation, and/or DoD weapon system development highly desired. Experience managing and executing projects or programs, including gathering stakeholder detailed requirements, and working with contractors to ensure project success is highly desired. Experience with establishing, executing, and managing scope is highly desired. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment. Knowledge of Program/Project Management, Government Procurement, Technical Support, Configuration/Data Management, engineering, and contract support. Familiarity with, and willingness, to learns tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Project for project tracking and management. Familiarity with software development & sustainment, and systems engineering work environments. Project financial management such as cost estimating, budgeting, proposal review, cost tracking, and Earned Value Management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. To qualify as an Acquisition Program Manager, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101b/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.Knowledge of the laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as well as the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the system acquisition process. 2. Knowledge of business, safety, security regulations, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities. 3. Skill to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in support of the process. 4. Skill and ability to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts and skill in preparing and presenting highly complex technical material or highly complex issues, or both, to non-specialists. 5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 6. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit. 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