Program Manager (Program Officer Acquisition)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Program Officer for various ACAT I, II and/or III programs within the DASA, DE&C. The NH-04 pay band includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-14/15.

Coordinate and develop strategic frameworks for portfolio-level acquisition planning, financial execution, and intellectual property/data rights to enable international acquisition / industrial cooperation while protecting critical U.S. technology.

Synthesize complex acquisition and industrial base realities to align overarching program plans with the America First Arms Transfer Strategy (AFATS), ensuring procurement strategies leverage co-production and co-sustainment opportunities.

Plan, conduct, and direct highly complex portfolio-level reviews and feasibility studies to provide Department of the Army and DoD senior commands with definitive courses of action on global industrial cooperation and supply chain resilience.

Collaborate with Program Offices and Assistant Program Managers (PMs) across their portfolios to synchronize program milestones, balance competing domestic and foreign production demands, and manage systemic industrial base risks.

Review regulatory documentation for the acquisition project—including agreements and export controls supporting international requirements—and recommend appropriate actions to obtain program approvals.

Project major milestones and events necessary for the strategic implementation of acquisition portfolios, including co-production transition points and partner qualification gates.