This position is part of the DoW, Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position is part of the the Advanced Capabilities Office responsible for rapid delivery of advanced asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter to disrupt the evolving threats.
The incumbent will be responsible for: Adherence to the MDA Acquisition Governance Process to include understanding the charters and authorities of the agency, knowledge of the 6 baseline process and execution, and provide management oversight thereof.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
As a Supervisory Program Manager at the NH-0340-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Supervisory Program Manager advising the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leadership on all matters related to acquisition of program requirements across the Missile Defense System (MDS) applying MDA Directives, Manuals, Procedures, Guides, etc. such as those referenced in the Comprehensive Acquisition Process (CAP).
Provide managerial and technical leadership to develop and implement successful MDS program planning, budget development, risk management, integrated logistics, acquisition and operational policies, plans and assessments. Serves as expert planner, analyst, and advisor to agency management on program analysis, annual/multi-year and long-range acquisition program planning for key agency programs.
Compare actual program developments against approved plans and baselines to identify potential and actual problems. Facilitates and advises on baseline remedial and preventive actions, and lead/support program baseline reviews for leadership decision. Works to improve operating concepts and criteria and stimulate the development of improved policies, methodologies, and techniques across the MDS.
Reviews and helps develop acquisition strategies and recommend courses of action to keep programs on or ahead of schedule and on track to meet mission. Assists and advises Program Offices on the development of Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs) in order to translate new and ongoing engineering requirements into artifacts that can be utilized in development of Requests for Proposals.
Assists and advises Program Acquisition Managers on the execution of inter-agency acquisitions as required with other Government Agencies and support the review of services. Ensure cost, schedule, and technical assessments of acquisition programs are capabilities driven, employ agile development processes, integrated, and deliver expected performance within cost and schedule, at reasonable risk.
Promulgate innovative solutions and methodologies across the MDA associated with the MDS. Works with leadership to identify and conduct special studies and analyses to determine the future strategies for MDA programs to improve efficiency by identifying and proposing new organizational structures, realignment of functions and staffing levels.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
DHRC-DMDAHR@DLA.MIL · 614-693-1299
This position is with Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $130987 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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