Acquisition Program Manager (GPS Gen4 Space)

Quick Facts

• Role: Acquisition Program Manager (GPS Gen4 Space)
• Support scope: Chief for GPS Gen4 Space; Gen4 Space Acquisition Strategy lead; backup program management for GPS Gen4 contracts
• Security: Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (must be obtained and maintained)
• Acquisition workforce: DAWIA requirements applicable to the duties; minimum DIAWIA program management practitioner (Level 2)
• Program: Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)

Description

You will serve as the Chief for GPS Gen4 Space, lead the Gen4 Space Acquisition Strategy, and provide backup program management support across all GPS Gen4 contracts. The role requires independent planning and coordination with engineering, financial, legal, security, public affairs, and contracting offices—internal and external to Space Systems Command (SSC), USSF—while managing complex, multi-stakeholder program issues. You will also support training, development, mentorship, and motivation of junior civilian and military program managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead GPS Gen4 Space acquisition strategy and backup program management for GPS Gen4 contracts
• Independently plan, organize, and coordinate programmatic actions across multiple internal/external stakeholders
• Analyze, negotiate, and resolve complex issues while maintaining effective working relationships
• Communicate clearly and concisely (oral and written) with technical accuracy across 30+ organizations
• Manage service contract program requirements, deadlines, and critical program aspects
• Compose and edit contract-required correspondence; review and analyze directives; develop and brief program presentations
• Assist with mentoring and development of junior program managers

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Minimum program management practitioner (Level 2) DIAWIA certification
• Meet DAWIA requirements applicable to the position
• Minimum bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred)
• Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information
• Drug testing required (subject to random urinalysis)
• Ability to work unscheduled/emergency overtime if required
• Ability to travel for TDY assignments (approximately 20 days/year)
• File OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure within 30 days and annually thereafter

Benefits

• Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package for eligible federal employees
• Eligibility depends on position type and schedule; hiring agency provides details