Aircraft Maintenance Manager jobs in Newport News, VA

Pay plan: AcqDemo Series: 1101 Grade: NH-03 Security Clearance Required: Secret

Where: Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, VA AMIC\PMA

When: Applications from interested candidates are due by COB 2024-04-10; Consideration will be given to reassignment or promotion candidates

PCS/Retention/Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Yes

Salary range (w/ locality): $88,183 - $136,323

Telework Eligible: Yes

Remote Eligible: No

Location Description: We are in beautiful Coastal Virginia in the Hampton Roads area where there’s much to see and do year-round. The weather is beautiful with a climate that truly experiences the four seasons. Joint-Base Langley-Eustis is located on a peninsula, surrounded by the James & York Rivers, as well as the Chesapeake Bay. Those that like the outdoors will have their fill of fishing and watersports. You can find exhilarating skiing and hiking in Appalachia and beach getaways to Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks within a two-hour drive. History abounds in the colonial area of Williamsburg and the National Parks at Yorktown Battlefield (site of the British surrender to conclude the war for Independence) and Jamestown Settlement (site of the first settlement in the United States). The state’s capital, Richmond, and Norfolk both provide big city amenities like concerts, shows, and international airports within an hour. With many military installations (Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Army, and Air Force) in a dense geographic area, the economy is resilient and growing. Many retiring military members choose to make Hampton Roads their forever home.

Division Description: The Aircraft Maintenance Division (PMA), Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC) Acquisitions Management & Integration Center (AMIC) is a team of highly skilled aircraft maintenance professionals who ensure responsive, proactive, cradle-to-grave management of Operations & Maintenance service contracts. PMA provides program management for MQ-9, QF-16, BQM-167 drones, T-38, F-16, A-10 aircraft, and back shop maintenance support at Nellis AFB. PMA is responsible for the Functional Aircraft Management for T-38 and QF-16 logistics for the command.

Position Description: The Nellis Aircraft Maintenance Support Services contract supports the Nellis flying mission by supplying aircraft maintenance back shop and intermediate level aircraft maintenance support. This position serves as Program Manager responsible for conducting contractual, financial, and technical aspects of the Nellis Aircraft Maintenance Support Services contracted services program through designated phases of the acquisition and life-cycle sustainment management plans, develops, implements, executes, and controls contractual, financial, and technical aspects of contracted purchases and services through all phases of an acquisition life cycle. Plans and executes the management of the acquisition life cycle strategy for assigned requirements and programs. Vital aspects of the position require the development of and implementation of new approaches the pursuit of alternate courses of action. Reviews related governmental and/or private industry services and previous services' program history, market conditions, and specifications or technical data packages and develops a well-organized, realistic, and sound program management and contracting plan to meet the government's needs. Ensures the conduct of market research to determine commerciality requirement and an ample source of responsible contractors to include small business. Responsible for organizing acquisition strategies, forecasting budgets, life cycle sustainment planning and using various information technology-based programs to manage affairs for contracted services. Responsible for review, analysis, and integration of program support performance information and data to determine appropriate incentive or award fee when contract incentives are used. Position involves 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions.

Position Tasks:

- Serves as a Program Manager responsible for conducting contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a contracted services program through designated phases of the acquisition and life-cycle sustainment management plans, develops, implements, executes, and controls contractual, financial, and technical aspects of contracted purchases and services through all phases of an acquisition life cycle

- Plans and executes the management of the acquisition life cycle strategy for assigned requirements and programs.

- Organizes acquisition strategies, forecasting budgets, life cycle sustainment planning and using various information technology-based programs to manage affairs for contracted services

- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets, and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

- Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees

- Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.

- Represents the organization and higher management echelons to provide status information on programs/projects in high level meetings and discussions with senior government officials, both within and outside the DOD and to senior contractor/industry personnel

- Performs as the subject matter expert (SME) for program related systems policy in developing requirements for incorporation into the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

- Reviews, assists, and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program services and support objectives. Takes appropriate actions to approve terms and conditions set forth in negotiation, contract plans, budgets, subcontractor participation, and addition or discontinuance of work by the contractor.

Position KSA's:

1. Knowledge of the laws, principles, policies and practices of acquisition, life-cycle management planning and program management.

2. Knowledge of business, industrial management, operations and maintenance services (O&M), contracting procedures, technical concepts, and services practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities.

3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the acquisition and program management process.

4. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis and resolution of complex problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to resolve problems.

5. Skill to plan, organize, and direct teamwork, and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, require extensive modifications to program documents, established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of customer activities.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy, including ability to establish effective working relationships with others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,183.00 - $136,323.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hampton, VA 23666: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hampton, VA 23666