Acquisition Program Manager

The Air Force Civilian Service

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of executive-level experience in acquisition or engineering programs, ideally in ACAT I/ID environments.
  • Strong technical understanding of avionics and PNT systems.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a high-stakes environment.
  • Experience managing complex integration schedules and mitigating risks in defense acquisition frameworks.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the AFB Integration Branch, ensuring PNT User Equipment is successfully integrated within military platforms.
  • Act as the primary liaison between the Joint Program Office and platform Program Offices.
  • Manage the ACAT ID Portfolio for PNT User Equipment, providing executive oversight.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans for PNT modernization efforts.
  • Collaborate with engineers and program managers to navigate technical challenges.

Benefits

  • Recruitment, retention, and relocation incentives may be available.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Acquisition Program Manager, NH-1101-04 to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Robins AFB, GA., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, and Los Angeles AFB, CA.

Position Overview

The M-Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Integration Branch Chief for the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) User Equipment Integration Branch (NH-1101-04) to join our team. The Chief plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful fielding and synchronization of advanced PNT User Equipment across Joint Force platforms. Serving as the primary conduit between the Joint Program Office (JPO), platform Program Offices, Air Staff, and OSW/A&S, the Branch Chief ensures that critical, modernized PNT capabilities are seamlessly, securely, and rapidly integrated into operational systems. Crucially, this leader will also be responsible for managing the ACAT ID Portfolio on behalf of the JPO, providing executive oversight for PNT User Equipment.

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Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Executive-Level Experience: A proven track record of leading large-scale acquisition, engineering, or platform integration programs at the Branch Chief level (or higher), preferably with significant exposure to ACAT I/ID environments.

Technical Acumen: A deep understanding of systems engineering, avionics/platform integration architectures, and the rigorous testing required to validate and certify PNT systems on military platforms.

Team Leadership: The proven ability to build, motivate, and direct high-performing, cross-functional teams of engineers, logisticians, and program managers.

Program Management: Demonstrated success in organizing, managing, and executing complex, multi-faceted integration schedules, managing dependencies, and mitigating programmatic risks within major defense acquisition frameworks.

Strategic Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to seamlessly translate complex integration challenges to diverse audiences, platform Program Offices, and senior stakeholders at the executive and congressional levels.

U.S. Citizenship is required

Obtain maintain a Security clearance

This is a designated Drug Testing Position

This position requires travel

DAWIA Certifications apply

Position is centrally managed

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