Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an acquisition program manager responsible for planning, developing, establishing, implementing, and controlling contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle in the Systems Development Directorate. Duties DUTY 1: Assesses progress in assigned projects/programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportability baseline requirements by applying known methods and procedures. DUTY 2: Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics. DUTY 3: Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives. DUTY 4: Prepares and presents staff studies for presentation to the Program Director and other management officials. Requirements Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. U.S. Citizenship Required All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period. Must Obtain/Maintain Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements can be found at This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Shift work or irregular duty hours may be required. Baccalaureate (or higher) degree in general management, business administration, engineering management or a related acquisition field is and a master’s degree highly desirable. Employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only. Employee may be required to undergo CI Polygraph examination in accordance with security regulations involving material handled. Employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position; the APDP level required specifically for this position will be identified locally. Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr