PROFESSOR OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Huntsville, AL 
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Posted 27 days ago
Job Description
Duties

  • Demonstrates the capability to meet program objectives in regard to a system being developed, produced, and sustained to meet the user's operational needs. Experience directing and managing comprehensive acquisition program plans to ensure fulfillment of requirements, fiscal adequacy and planned progress. Implementation and management of program(s) against acquisition polices and guidance. Knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and methods used in program management in addition to knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost and quality factors, and requirements characteristics is required.
  • Convey extensive acquisition program management knowledge and experience in requirement areas which may include but not limited to: Supplies and Services, Research and Development, Major Systems Acquisition, Software Development and Procurement.
  • Convey the competencies and skills required for the leadership and management of acquisition programs, and participation or management of key acquisition activities across the spectrum of the DoD acquisition system framework/phases. Expertise and knowledge areas include but are not limited to:
    • Planning, Controlling, Organizing & Staffing, Communicating, and managing Deliverables and Documentation
    • Develop and execute a program Acquisition Strategy, establish and implement a Systems Engineering approach to translate operational needs and capabilities into technically feasible, affordable, and operationally effective and suitable increments.
    • Participation in key events such as Milestone Reviews, Defense Acquisition Boards, Critical Design Reviews, etc.
    • Understand the DD acquisition system and a wide variety of topics such as acquisition program baseline, configuration management, contract management, Cost Analysis Requirements Description, earned value management, financial management, integrated master schedule, life cycle sustainment plan, production, quality and manufacturing, risk management, software management, stakeholder management, technology development strategy, and test and evaluation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Faculty Duties:
  • Creates and/or delivers learning assets and content as needed, and coordinates with partner divisions that manage related curriculum, or that control DAU processes and tools.
  • Stays abreast of changes and trends in primary functional area, continuously researching, gaining and sharing knowledge in federal communities of practice.
  • Pursues and maintains digital and data analysis fluency that align with DAU and primary functional area best practices in public and private industry.
  • Maintains currency in, and actively uses university technology, digital and social media platforms.
  • Focus on the needs of the customer in a modern learning and business environment that is subject to continual change with respect to platforms, networks and delivery
  • Serves as a thinking partner with stakeholders and customers, continuously improving product and service delivery to provide the right knowledge and service the point of need through synchronous and asynchronous methods.
  • Builds relationships and collaborates with peers and program management leaders from all organizations within the area of responsibility.
  • Elicits feedback to shape the policies, processes and procedures that produce a frictionless experience for the customers and stakeholders.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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