Senior Acquisition Support Manager

2 weeks ago

Dayton, United States COLSA Full time

The Senior Acquisition Support Manager will provide program management support to define, document, and track capabilities and requirements for the Engine CIP program and directly support the Government CIP program manager to implement the annual requirements generation process.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Utilize in depth knowledge of AFMAN 20-116, Propulsion Life Cycle Management for Aerial Vehicles and other DoD, Air Force and lower-level acquisition and contractual policy, publications, supplements, manuals, etc. (e.g., DoDI 5000.2), as well as other applicable documents and regulations, systems, and guides as they relate to aircraft engine management.
  • Support acquisition strategy development for new engine, modification, or retrofit requirements and applications, and incorporate acquisition streamlining processes.
  • Prepare plans and documentation required to participate in the Material Development Decision (MDD), the pre-/post-Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP), source selection activity and the Milestone A, B and C decision processes (DoDI 5000.2).
  • Develop and prepare briefings in required format to provide program status for review and approval by Government program manager.
  • Arrange and support various program actions, including Engine CIP IPT actions, to include meeting attendance and preparation of meeting minutes.
  • Assist in development of funding requirements and programming of funds leading to program implementation as well as for Engine CIP requirements.
  • Support planning and execution of all engine retrofit activities, including the planning for retrofit requirements and the program- approved requirements to be budgeted in the POM.
  • Monitor financial obligations and expenditures as well as cost / schedule / performance to confirm funded program activities are obligated and executed on cost and on schedule.
  • Plan, organize, complete, and present assessments of cost, budget and schedule implications.
  • Conduct research of cost, budget, schedule, and related technical, performance, and program data to enhance analysis and estimating capabilities (research includes inputs to program financial management, budget and financial analysis, obligation and expenditure forecasting, unliquidated obligations, funds management, funds status, funds control techniques, and reconciling budgetary or financial data).
  • Conduct cost effectiveness, reliability, and technical risk assessments and scheduling trade-off studies, and document the results in technical reports.
  • Develop schedules and metrics to track program status using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles. The Contractor shall monitor, track, and report milestone and implementation status. The Contractor shall coordinate program schedules of all engine investment planning to Propulsion Division Engineering Chiefs and Type-Model-Series (TMS) / CIP program managers. The Contractor shall identify and assist with resolution of program management issues.
  • Prepare cost estimates for all phases of acquisition and sustainment programs in support of cost as an independent variable, reduction in total ownership costs, life cycle cost analysis, EVM system, and cost and economic analysis.
  • Develop and coordinate each of the TMS task inputs into the annual Engine CIP Working Group (ECWG). Coordinate with the TMS teams, MAJCOM management, and division engineers to cost and rank the proposed annual schedule. The Contractor shall assess the final CIP product and recommend an implementation strategy. This effort leads to the AFLCMC/LP Director’s approval of the finalized targeted tasks for Government action.
  • Interface and coordinate with senior AFLCMC/LP leadership headquarters, MAJCOMs, operational wings/squadrons, test agencies and Air Force centers to accomplish assigned tasks.
  • Apply and facilitate engine performance improvement events and actions, using Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO 21) guidance, policy, and principles.
  • Support the planning and execution of required accelerated mission testing for the TMS engine suite as required to include documentation of test dates and tasks included in each test.
  • Provide weekly updates to the AFLCMC/LP Chief on the status of suspenses during regularly scheduled meetings or via ad hoc requests.
  • Plan, prepare and program for Headquarters Air Force (HAF)-mandated Item Unique Identification (IUID) requirements. This will requires interface with multiple parties,
  • Analyze Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and Original Engine Manufacturer (OEM) EPD task proposals for accuracy, quality and consistency with program objectives, and ensure proper coordination with all functional areas for technical evaluations. The Contractor shall provide recommendations to Government managers. The Contractor shall support execution of ECP improvement efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of all ECPs.
  • Assist with oversight of engine fleet management processes and status reviews for proper and sound execution of engine management operations. The Contractor shall assist with oversight of engine depot management, scheduling and business processes to support the sustainment of the engine and ensure the needs of the user are met. The Contractor shall monitor engine OEM execution and advise Government program managers of appropriate actions to ensure a supportable system;
  • Support cost, schedule, and performance management of Combined Test Force (CTF) operations and management for the engine program.
  • Coordinate CTF activities, facilitate meetings, capture meeting minutes and action items, and provide CTF-related information to leadership as needed.
  • Recommend, produce, maintain, and report management metrics that track implementation and progress of all engine programs via the Engine Life Management Plan (ELMP) and the engine investments management process. The
  • Develop and maintain databases to report program status and other metrics for the Engine CIP. The Contractor shall also be the integrator for CIP historical data mining as well as developing and implementing the CIP data repository to support the Government CIP program manager for HAF, SAF, MAJCOM, and AFLCMC actions.
  • Support audit agency requests for information regarding engine programs and research, gather data, and propose responses for review and assessment by Government engine managers. The Contractor shall research and develop data for Air Staff requests, ECWG, Engine Advisory Board and CIP program management reviews.
  • Develop and provide CIP process training to Government TMS/CIP program managers.

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