Applies comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.  Applies qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.  Applies knowledge to support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and pursue alternative courses of action.   Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).   Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment; formulate plans, and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.  Support & develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e., DAES, MAR, etc.).  Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews and IMP/IMS reviews.  Be able to develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.  Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews. Establish and implement division processes to ensure efficient review, coordination, and approval of all division tasks, briefings, acquisition documentation, acquisition reporting, and organizational management. Interpret complex requests/tasks from higher level organizations (including PEO Staff, Air Staff, DoD Staff, and Congressional Staff) and construct, organize, and implement data calls across multiple functional disciplines within the division to efficiently/timely develop an appropriate response for senior leader review.   Capacity to consolidate/synthesize data inputs from multiple programs, data inputs from multiple functional disciplines, and independent research into coherent products to support senior leadership decision processes and products. Be able to effectively delegate and manage multiple individuals to accomplish the responsibilities outlined above.

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