CDAO - Enterprise - Generative AI Program Manager, Acquisition

CDAO - Enterprise - Generative AI Program Manager, Acquisition Application Deadline: 3 June 2025 Department: Enterprise - Frontier AI Employment Type: Full Time Location: Arlington, VA Description Job Title: Generative AI Program Manager, Acquisition

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Pay Scale: $139,395-$191,900 Open Date: 20 May 2026 Close Date: 3 June 2025 As the Program Manager for Generative AI Acquisition, you will be at the nexus of technology and procurement, leading the charge to bring the most advanced generative AI capabilities into the DoD. You will be responsible for the entire acquisition lifecycle, from market research and requirements definition to contract negotiation and vendor management. You will serve as a senior advisor, shaping the DoD's strategy for acquiring generative AI, data science, and autonomy programs. You will facilitate collaboration across the DoD and the Intelligence Community (IC) to ensure the technologies we acquire are secure, effective, and aligned with mission needs. This position is covered by the Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). The position is located in Washington, DC. The pay plan and broadband level for this role is NH-0800/1500-04, which is equivalent to the GS-14/15 grade level. This position does have an education requirement – details can be found here. This role will close for submissions at 11:59pm on June 3rd, 2025. What you'll do here: Lead the acquisition and development of software technologies to pilot, experiment, and deploy Frontier AI into critical DoD workflows. Manage, budget, plan, and execute a large software development program involving multiple industry software development teams. Provide subject matter expertise to inform best practices, guidance, and direction on DoD applications of generative and traditional AI technologies. Lead the strategic sourcing and acquisition of frontier and generative AI technologies to support critical DoD workflows and missions. Work across a diverse and cross-functional team of technical experts, operational end-users, software developers, and DoD partners to deliver capability that directly supports DoD missions. Work across a diverse team of technical experts, legal counsel, contracting officers, and operational end-users to successfully acquire and transition cutting-edge AI capability to the warfighter. Requirements U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate is encouraged to provide e-portfolio, project samples, Github, etc. to their submission package. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. This position is subject to provisions of the WHS/OSD Priority Placement Program. Applicants for employment are covered by federal laws and Presidential Executive Orders designed to safeguard federal employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non- merit-based factors. A three-year trial period may be required if not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Required to participate in the direct deposit program. This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized based on the availability of funds. This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. This position requires a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance. Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference-eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction. If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. This position may require work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or mandatory overtime. This position may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft. #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering