Acquisition Program Management Specialist

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Acquisition Program Management Specialist (NH-1101-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location at Tinker Air Force Base, located in Oklahoma City, OK. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This job may close at any time! Apply now!!! Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized. Roster may be used to fill like vacancies for the next 120 days Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) Yearly with locality pay included Job Open Date 10/7/2026 Job Close Date 10/15/2026 Who May apply: U.S. Citizens Join our team as a senior Government Purchase Card (GPC) Cardholder and technical authority supporting mission-critical procurement operations. In this high-impact NH-03 role, you will manage a diverse, high-volume, and complex portfolio of purchases that enable organizational readiness, innovation, and operational success. You will execute expedited procurements for commercial supplies and services at or below applicable Micro-Purchase Thresholds, including specialized requirements supporting contingency operations, advanced research and development materials, and enterprise information technology. Using sound business judgment and extensive GPC expertise, you will develop local procurement strategies, resolve complex and novel regulatory issues, and ensure transactions are fully documented, compliant, and audit-ready. As a trusted advisor to organizational leadership, you will provide recommendations on effective GPC utilization, risk management, and procurement process improvement. You will also mentor and develop junior cardholders, helping strengthen the organization's purchasing workforce and internal controls. Responsibilities include conducting direct vendor purchases when appropriate; maintaining complete purchase logs and supporting documentation; and ensuring timely, accurate, and accountable execution of procurement actions. QUALIFICATIONS: - U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain the appropriate security clearance. - May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours. - Designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). - Designated drug testing position. Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 1. Extensive knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques for the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of the program and/or strategic sourcing. 2. Master knowledge of overall missions, functions, and organization of the agency or component. Ability to apply the knowledge to evaluate current organizational strategies and performance. 3. Extensive knowledge of organizational concepts, principles, and practices as related to the requirements for performance-based logistics, acquisition, supply maintenance, procurement procedures, manufacturing, strategic sourcing, and other support areas. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with accuracy, and maintain good working relations with all individuals and organizations. 5. Ability to work with, lead, and manage various groups or individuals to resolve difficult problems/situations as related to organizational issues. Ability to understand and deploy lean concepts in problem resolution. 6. Skill in interpreting and applying complex DoW, USAF, AFMC, and AFSC regulations, methods, operating procedures, and policies, as well as developing methods and operating procedures as required. ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. 2. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. 3. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours. 4. Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually. RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.