Narrowband SATCOM Acquisition Program Manager, PCN

JobSummary

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here. For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

LowGrade

3

HighGrade

3

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

United States Space Force / Space Systems Command / PCN

OrganizationCodes

DD/AF6S

Relocation

True

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available. To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here

TravelCode

2

MajorDuties

• The United States Space Force (USSF) at Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, CA is searching for a Narrowband SATCOM Acquisition Program Manager to support PCN (NH-1101-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) is searching for a Ground Acquisition Program Manager (NH-1101-03, GS 12/13 equivalent) in the Capability Acquisition Narrowband Satellite Communications (SYD 88/NX) program office located in San Diego, CA. SYD 88/NX is responsible for the execution of the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Service Life Extension (SLE) program. MUOS SLE involves the procurement of two additional satellites and modernization of the existing ground segment to extend MUOS constellation availability to 2035 and extend the ground segment service life to 2040. Key responsibilities of the position: - Provide Program Management support to a Narrowband SATCOM System Program Manager (SPM). - Conduct market research and perform acquisition planning. Work with System Program Managers (SPMs), Project Managers, Engineers, and other personnel to develop Performance Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Award Fee Evaluation Plans, and other contract and acquisition documentation. Assist with evaluation of Contractor proposals. - Manage Prime Contractor performance on the MUOS production and modernization contract(s). Provide program management and Government oversight for development/design, production, integration, and test activities. Review data items including but not limited to plans, study reports, drawings, technical reports, test reports, and certifications. - Participate in Space-Ground integration efforts across a cross-functional organization including the space/satellite Prime Contractor, Ground Modernization Prime Contractor, Systems Engineering, and Systems Integration personnel. Participate in Interface Control Working Groups. - Coordinate with Chief Engineer, systems engineering support contractor, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) personnel, and COR/TPOC to complete required engineering assessments/reviews, studies, and reports. - Establish and maintain working relationships with counterparts or management officials at Combatant Commands, Combat Forces Command (CFC), Space Systems Command (SSC), warfare centers, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), National Security Agency (NSA), Headquarters United States Space Force (USSF), and other stakeholder organizations. - Provide status and updates for the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Manage risks and participate in Risk Review Boards. Work with Engineers and Cost Estimators to develop project cost estimates and submit funding requirements to the Business Operations Board. Prepare reports and briefings to inform leadership and stakeholders of project status and outcomes. Ideal Candidate: 1. Experience in DoD or Federal Government product or service acquisition. 2. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Defense Acquisition System policies and procedures. 3. Technical knowledge of satellite communications and/or Information Technology network systems. 4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with various levels of high-ranking military and civilian personnel.

Education

Requirements

Evaluations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

HowToApply

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

WhatToExpectNext

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RequiredDocuments

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

OtherInformation

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• National security