Instructor of Acquisition Management at Credence Management Solutions, LLC

Overview

Credence is one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held government technology and services companies and is repeatedly acclaimed as a Top Workplace. As evidenced by our awards and certifications and maturity levels, as well as the agility and responsiveness, to tackle our customers’ most challenging mission needs. We also offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance with dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plans with employer matching, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and growth. Additionally, employees enjoy wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and various discounts and perks to support their overall well-being and work-life balance.

We are actively seeking an experienced DoD Acquisition Management Instructor who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Institute of Technology School of Systems & Logistics (AFIT/LS) directorate at WPAFB, OH. 

AFIT/LS is the Air Force's Sole provider of Professional Continuing Education (PCE) courses in the areas of Acquisition, Logistics, and Software Engineering. With more than 100 courses and seminars, the school plans, develops, and conducts courses and programs to satisfy the technical management educational needs of Logistics, Systems, and Acquisition Customers from the Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Agencies. More than 20,000 students receive education from AFIT/LS each Year.

The school currently offers Air Force courses ranging in length from two days to five weeks in the disciplines of Acquisition Management, Engineering Management, and Sustainment. It is also the leader in web-based education for the Acquisition and Logistics Workforce, providing the tools, skills, and abilities to manage the entire spectrum of a systems life cycle.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below

• Assist in the development and administer Professional Continuing Education (PCE) developed to educate/train Joint service active duty, Reservist, and National Guard, Officers, Enlisted, and Civilians on tactical, strategic, and operational levels of AF/DoD Acquisition management. 
• Interact with various course Sponsors, Subject Matter Experts, and Instructional Systems Designers to determine education needs to develop, maintain, and instruct course content appropriately. All curriculums are approved by the course leadership and designed to facilitate understanding and engagement in accordance with curriculum standards.
• Coordinate course offerings, document courses in accordance with Air Force and AFIT Policies and conduct Post-Offering Assessments. 
• Instruct students across multiple approved educational platforms and settings to include traditional In Residence/On-Site classrooms and Distance Learning (DL) services. 
• Available to travel and instruct at different locations, both CONUS and OCONUS as mission requires and approved by the Government.
• Participate in consultation efforts, and attend or participate in Workshops, Conferences, Technical Interchanges, or similar venues as approved by the Government on a case-by-case basis.
• Assist faculty and staff with Graduate-Level Research, including Literature Reviews, Data Collection, Technical Writing, Instruction, and other duties as required.
• Teach foundational AF/DoD Acquisitions, develop program documents such as: project schedule, cost estimate, and program budget.
• Provide overview of the latest acquisition and sustainment policies, processes, management tools, and AF/DoD initiatives.
• Deliver course knowledge of current acquisition and sustainment topics, providing real world examples, case studies/actual program results and topical videos.

Education, Requirements and Qualifications

• Ability to Pass, at a minimum, National Agency Check and Inquires (NACI) investigation, required on all New Federal Employees

• Possess the Advanced Knowledge, Experience and Recognized Ability to be considered an expert in the AF/DoD Acquisition field. 

• Demonstrate Advanced Knowledge of the Phases of DoD Acquisition process as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated phases and work efforts, and key program events such as decision points and reviews.

• Working knowledge of the AF/DoD Acquisition Cycle, Policies, Guidance, Processes, and Methodologies DoDI 5000 series.
• Bachelor degree in Business Management, Program Management or related technical field and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience or Twenty (20) years of directly related experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• May be required to lift 15 lbs.
• May be required to stand and walk two (2) hours a day
• Some travel may be required