Program Manager, Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability, SYD 85
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Colorado Springs, Colorado
Salary Range: $90961 - $140616 Per Year
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Major Duties:
- The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado is searching for a Program Manager for Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability to support SYD 85 (NH-1101-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: As the Program Manager for the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program, you will be at the forefront of pioneering and delivering sustainable joint warfighting capabilities to defend national and allied interests in the contested space domain. This role involves: Strategic Program Leadership: Directing all contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a state-of-the-art program characterized by substantial uncertainty, risk, and complexity. You will develop and implement innovative acquisition strategies and management plans for projects with no existing precedent, ensuring the on-time and on-budget delivery of program cost, schedule, performance, and supportability requirements. Integrated Team Management: Leading and coordinating a multi-disciplinary Integrated Product Team composed of military, civilian, and contractor specialists in engineering, contracting, manufacturing, and logistics. You will establish key management controls, such as milestones and performance indicators, to monitor progress and enable the early detection and resolution of emerging problems. Executive-Level Representation: Serving as the program's primary representative at executive levels within the government and to industry partners. This includes delivering high-level briefings to senior leadership on program status, accomplishments, and challenges, and skillfully negotiating and resolving controversial issues to influence future acquisition policy and ensure mission success. Technical and Innovative Oversight: Acting as a functional and technical expert who develops, integrates, and implements solutions to diverse and highly complex problems. You will analyze interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity, developing and defending recommendations to solve critical challenges and guide the program through all phases of the acquisition cycle. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this pivotal role is a master-level acquisition professional with a deep and intuitive understanding of the entire defense acquisition lifecycle. You possess an unparalleled command of the policies, regulations, and strategic initiatives governing the Department of Defense (DoD), and you have a proven track record of applying this knowledge to navigate and conquer the most demanding program challenges. Acquisition Mastery & Strategic Execution: You are an expert practitioner skilled in orchestrating the complex interplay of engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, and manufacturing. Your ability to plan, organize, and direct these critical functions is second to none, enabling you to drive programs from conception to delivery with precision and strategic foresight.
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: 2025-12-23