ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Assesses progress in assigned projects/programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportability baseline requirements by applying known methods and procedures. Provides input into source selection and contractor monitoring of acquisition phases from development through production and deployment. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics. Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives. Takes appropriate actions to approve terms and conditions set forth in negotiations, contracting plans and budgets, subcontractor participation, and addition or discontinuance of work by the contractor. Prepares and presents staff studies for presentation to the Program Director and other management officials. Conducts briefings, presentations, and demonstrations on program status, costs, adherence to bas