Program Manager, Acquisitions (O-5 Billet) Non-supervisory

Summary

The Acquisition Program Manager role manages market research, requirements development, cost estimates, performance work statements, schedules, risks, and acquisition records; coordinates cybersecurity, privacy, technical, and contracting stakeholders; and ensures requirements are clear, measurable, and ready for contracting action. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates

Duties

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of health care technology acquisitions from requirements intake through readiness for referral to the ICE contracting office. Plans, organizes, and manages acquisition planning activities for multiple requirements at different stages of development. Conducts and documents market research to support recommended acquisition approaches. Engages vendors, coordinates vendor demonstrations, evaluates available products and services, and prepares findings for review by program officials and contracting personnel. Works with requirement owners, technical staff, and program officials to translate operational needs into clear, concise, and measurable requirements. Develops and reviews performance work statements, independent government cost estimates, requirements documentation, and other acquisition-planning materials. Develops and maintains milestone schedules for assigned acquisitions. Tracks acquisition status, dependencies, risks, and required actions; identifies potential schedule slippage; and reports issues requiring early intervention to the APO Supervisory Lead and appropriate stakeholders. Coordinates with the Cybersecurity Compliance Office, privacy officials, technical staff, and other subject-matter experts to ensure applicable cybersecurity, privacy, authorization, and health information technology requirements are incorporated during the acquisition-planning phase. Structures requirements and performance expectations to enable the Government to verify receipt of acceptable contracted services. Develops measurable performance standards, quality-assurance considerations, and documented acceptance criteria. Responds to Contracting Officer questions concerning assigned acquisitions and resolves acquisition-planning issues identified during review. Maintains complete, retrievable, and appropriately protected acquisition-planning records that are traceable to supporting decisions. Participates in meetings, workgroups, and program reviews associated with the assigned acquisition portfolio. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to communicate acquisition status, resolve issues, and support timely completion of planning activities. Identifies opportunities to improve acquisition-planning processes, documentation, tracking methods, and stakeholder coordination. Recommends process improvements to the APO Supervisory Lead and implements approved improvements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, generally six to eight hours. Perform repeated bending motions. Use average manual dexterity for computer operation. Use a telephone for extended periods. If the incumbent is a clinician, the incumbent may be required to perform temporary duty assignments in support of field operations for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of 30 days annually.

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the Federal acquisition lifecycle and the respective roles of Contracting Officers, requirement owners, program officials, technical staff, and other acquisition stakeholders. Knowledge of acquisition-planning practices, including market research, requirements development, independent cost estimating, and performance work statement development. Ability to manage multiple acquisition requirements concurrently while maintaining accurate status information, dependencies, milestones, and supporting documentation. Ability to work with requirement owners and technical staff to reconcile operational needs with technical feasibility and acquisition requirements. Working knowledge of privacy and cybersecurity requirements affecting health information technology acquisitions sufficient to coordinate effectively with officials who hold formal oversight authority. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including communicating acquisition status, risks, and recommendations to supervisors and stakeholders. Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in managing sensitive, complex, and programmatic matters. Ability to maintain complete documentation and protect sensitive acquisition information. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and work requirements. Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams in support of IHSC operations and health care delivery. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must meet the education and professional requirements applicable to their USPHS professional category. In addition, applicants must have: At least one year of experience managing programs or financial, budget, policy, regulatory, or related projects; and At least two years of experience in one or more of the following areas: acquisition management or support, program or project management, requirements development, health care operations, information technology operations, or…