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 10/29/2026 Job Close Date 11/04/2026 Who May apply: U.S. Citizens In modern defense, national security depends directly on rapid technological superiority, resilient software systems, and dependable weapon platforms. As an Acquisition Program Management Specialist, you will operate at the nexus of strategic planning, engineering innovation, and operational readiness. You won't just manage schedules and administrative milestones-you will command the full acquisition life cycle for vital defense systems. From pioneering System Integration Lab (SIL) infrastructure to guaranteeing survivability through nuclear hardness testing, your leadership directly impacts airmen and joint warfighters standing guard around the globe. What You Will Accomplish: - In this pivotal role, you will direct multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust capabilities on time, within budget, and ready for mission execution. - Drive End-to-End Acquisition Strategy: Architect, direct, and execute acquisition strategies across every phase of the life cycle. Establish rigorous baselines for cost, schedule, and technical performance while maintaining absolute alignment with operational priorities. - Lead Matrixed Integrated Product Teams (IPTs): Unify diverse groups of engineers, logisticians, financial managers, contracting officers, and operational testers. Foster an agile culture that cuts through bureaucracy without compromising oversight. - Stand Up, Operate, and Sustain 76 SWEG SILs: Spearhead the stand-up, day-to-day operations, and long-term sustainment of System Integration Labs (SIL) across the 76th Software Engineering Group, providing the testing environments necessary for critical software and avionics. - Ensure Platform Survivability & Rigorous Testing: Champion critical nuclear hardness testing and platform evaluation protocols, verifying that warfighter systems can endure and perform under the most severe operating conditions. - Mitigate Risk & Hold Industry Accountable: Design and deploy proactive risk management frameworks. Oversee contractor execution, negotiate technical trade-offs, and safeguard the taxpayer's investment through diligent performance management. - Advise Senior Leadership: Translate complex technical data, programmatic trade-offs, and contract trajectories into decisive recommendations for executive defense leadership and key stakeholders. You Will Thrive in This Role If You Are: - A Strategic Acquisition Leader: You understand how to navigate federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS and DoD 5000 series) while applying agile principles to deliver capabilities at the speed of relevance. - A Matrixed Team Champion: You excel at orchestrating cross-functional teams, removing roadblocks, and building collaborative trust across military, civilian, and industry partners. - Technically Adept & Systems-Oriented: You are confident working alongside technical experts in System Integration Labs (SIL), software testing environments, and specialized platform survivability domains like nuclear hardness. - A Decisive Problem Solver: When schedule risks or supply bottlenecks emerge, you balance governance with creative problem-solving to protect baseline requirements. - Dedicated to the Warfighter: You bring a sense of mission urgency, integrity, and dedication to safeguarding our nation's defenders. Build the Future of Defense With Us Your technical acumen and leadership can shape the future of military readiness. As part of our team, you'll receive comprehensive federal benefits, specialized leadership development, and work-life balance initiatives-all while doing work that safeguards our nation. Take the lead in defense innovation. Apply today on USAJOBS and champion the systems our warfighters rely on. 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). 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 DOD, USAF, AFMC, and AFSC regulations, methods, operating procedures, and policies, as well as developing methods and operating procedures as required. 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.