AF AGR Joint Program Manager

Joint Program Manager (Maj / O-4, AGR) DIU is looking for a Maj / O-4, AGR – 3‑year term Joint Program Manager that will manage tasks associated with the rapid prototyping of new defense capabilities or concepts leveraging commercially‑derived solutions from traditional and/or non‑traditional sources of innovation. The role serves the needs of the Department, Military Services and Defense Agencies by acting on critical capability gaps, deficiencies or offset‑enabling concepts identified by DoW customers spanning the strategic to tactical level. The manager maintains a broad, current knowledge of ARC missions, organization, policies and procedures and liaises with ARC advisors to ensure a cross‑functional perspective is achieved on issues concerning employment of the AF Auxiliary capabilities in relation to the ARC. The manager accelerates innovation by performing market research in collaboration with the Commercial Operations team and acting on referrals to maximize the pool of qualified candidate companies for contract awards. The manager maintains workflow data to meet deadlines and established priorities, responds to user environment, concerns and requirements, keeps leadership informed, performs other duties as assigned, represents ARC priorities within DIU and acts as a liaison to Air Force and AF Reserve leadership, coordinates with the Agreements Officer responsible for contracts and awards and performs the duties of Agreements Officer Representative (AOR). The role also performs technical reviews and makes recommendations to continue, modify, re‑scope or terminate projects based on the performance or changes in Defense Partner customer needs, facilitates problem‑solving using agile methodologies, design thinking and collaboration, plans programs and develops strategies and advocates for the needs of the Air Force Reserve with DIU and DIU projects. The Ideal Candidate Should Have 5+ years of leadership experience over military forces desired with a track record of seeking and excelling at roles above pay grade and expectation for rank. Operational combat experience and familiarity with tactical improvement processes desired. Knowledge of and experience working in the Joint community. TS/SCI clearance. Ability to manage multiple projects (often simultaneously) with varying timelines. Experience in current/past contingency operations. Innovation mindset – Able to be forward thinking to develop creative ways to solve problems. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to communicate effectively with sister components, COMCOMs and host nation military. Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams. Ability to collaborate across multiple layers of senior staff. Ability to organize, plan, control and schedule. Ability to go TDY multiple times per month is needed. Knowledge of the non‑traditional commercial technology sector. Knowledge of the venture ecosystem of Silicon Valley and other innovation centers desired. Experience in autonomous systems or robotics is a bonus but not required. Advanced degree and PME completed is desired. #J-18808-Ljbffr Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)