Program Manager (Program Officer Acquisition)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Program Officer for various ACAT I, II and/or III programs within the DASA, DE&C. The NH-04 pay band includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-14/15. Coordinate and develop strategic frameworks for portfolio-level acquisition planning, financial execution, and intellectual property/data rights to enable international acquisition / industrial cooperation while protecting critical U.S. technology. Synthesize complex acquisition and industrial base realities to align overarching program plans with the America First Arms Transfer Strategy (AFATS), ensuring procurement strategies leverage co-production and co-sustainment opportunities. Plan, conduct, and direct highly complex portfolio-level reviews and feasibility studies to provide Department of the Army and DoD senior commands with definitive courses of action on global industrial cooperation and supply chain resilience. Collaborate with Program Offices and Assistant Program Managers (PMs) across their portfolios to synchronize program milestones, balance competing domestic and foreign production demands, and manage systemic industrial base risks. Review regulatory documentation for the acquisition project—including agreements and export controls supporting international requirements—and recommend appropriate actions to obtain program approvals. Project major milestones and events necessary for the strategic implementation of acquisition portfolios, including co-production transition points and partner qualification gates. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level NH-3/GS-13) which includes: 1) Coordinating acquisition and logistics activities that advance major defense programs across worldwide sites; 2) Evaluating project financial resources against commercial technological capabilities to formulate strategic recommendations for higher headquarters; 3) Performing contract administration through regular contractor program reviews to ensure compliance with established program acquisition plans; and 4) Briefing senior leaders to provide program updates that identify program issues or progress in issue resolution. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications