OPIR Project Manager, 4STS
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Peterson AFB, Colorado
Salary Range: $99800 - $154280 Per Year
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Major Duties:
- The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a OPIR Project Manager to support 4STS (NH-1101-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: The selected candidate will be responsible for leading sustainment activities for Missile Warning workloads such as but not limited to: Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS), SBIRS Survivable Endurable Evolution (S2E2) and Joint Tactical Ground Stations (JTAGS). The primary goal of this role is to deliver responsive, mission-focused sustainment solutions that optimize warfighter operations. The selected candidate manages the cost, schedule, and performance of the program and develops and executes acquisition strategies and program plans. As a Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success and effectiveness of our Missile Warning programs. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess the attitude and aptitude to learn and lead in a fast-paced, high-impact environment to develop and acquire combat capability for the Nation. Have the skills to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of sustainment, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, and operations. The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy. The ability to gather, analyze, and present complex information and develop program and budgetary strategies to cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) experience with multiple product-based contracts. Knowledge and experience within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and experience working with or leading Integrated product and/or multi-functional teams. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of logistics contracts and program management and material support; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve logistics contracts and program management problems; and all aspects of logistics contracts and program management support. 2. Knowledge of government and private industry policies and practices related to business management, industrial management, financial systems, technical concepts, and production practices. Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of program information, such as commercial business practices, market conditions, offer acceptability, contractor acceptability, contractor responsibility and/or performance to determine acquisition strategy and sources. 3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense and entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence management control of proposed and ongoing service contracts. 4. Knowledge of methods of supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff. Determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management and contractors. 6. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit and to be persuasive in representing the best interests of the government when dealing with personnel with highly divergent points of view. 7. Ability to plan, organize, analyze problems, translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, evaluate options, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, and manage critical aspects of service contract requirements as related to the assigned functional area and meet deadlines. Ability to compose and edit contract required correspondence, review and analyze directives, develop and brief service contract program related presentations.
Qualifications: The 1101 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
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Application Deadline: 2026-03-25