Works independently under general guidelines or objectives. Possesses demonstrated advanced technical and managerial skills; fully knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of a program or functional area. Applicable functional areas include systems engineering, network engineering, acquisition management, business process reengineering, specialty engineering (e.g., communications, systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, human factors, reliability and maintainability, systems security etc.), organizational planning, financial management, acquisition logistics, configuration and data information systems, and support or program management. Manages large, complex systems acquisition projects or major functional areas. Plans, develops or supports programs/projects. Establishes objectives and requirements. Adapts and applies applicable technical, administrative, financial and business processes and procedures. Develops budgets. Develops program/project standards and schedules. Monitors outside resources. Coordinates and reviews work of assigned staff. Reviews/oversees the preparation of all related documentation. Chairs reviews, technical interchange meetings, etc. Directly participates and coordinates with the highest echelons and authority on all aspects pertinent to the successful implementation of the program or functional area. Employs a high degree of creativity, foresight and mature judgment to plan, organize and guide complex programs for which approaches and precedents may be unclear or nonexistent. Performs other related duties as assigned.