About the Role:

Equip the Future of Test and Evaluation-Acquisition Program Management Careers Need Mission-Driven Talent Ready to Manage Cutting-Edge RDT&E Contracts, Drive Complex Task Order Execution, and Deliver Next-Generation Capabilities to the Warfighter. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is seeking a Full-Time Acquisition Program Manager (NH-1101-03) to work in the 96th Range Group, 96th Test Systems Squadron, Contracts Management Flight (96 TSSQ/RNXC) at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

Selected candidate will serve as an Acquisition Program Manager with the 96th Test Systems Squadron Contracts Management Flight. The Contracts Management Flight oversees, administers, and ensures compliance of Department of the Air Force contracts throughout their life cycle, safeguarding mission readiness and fiscal integrity.

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 (includes locality)

If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.

Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Incentives:
• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
• This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
• This position MAY be eligible for a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Must have requirements or may not be considered:
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance.
• This position is designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Desired Skills:

- Knowledge of DoW acquisition, life cycle management, risk management, quality assurance control, contractor surveillance, and cost/price analysis policies, procedures, and practices

- Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures, and implement innovative strategies to resolve issues

- Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted portfolios and/or projects within established cost and schedule constraints

Major Duties:

- Manages RDT&E contracts and multiple-award IDIQ task orders throughout their life cycle, from requirements definition and strategy development through post-award performance.

- Oversees the full life cycle of Test & Evaluation for Ranges, Armaments & Spectrum (TETRAS) task orders, including draft Statement of Work (SOW) development, fair opportunity competitions, and technical evaluations.

- Conducts contractor surveillance, monitors CDRL deliverables, and tracks task order burn rates, ceiling limitations, and option exercises across awarded vehicles.

- Evaluates task order execution against established cost, schedule, performance, and supportability baselines using standard acquisition methodologies.

- Analyzes programming documents and external impacts to ensure development, fielding, and sustainment efforts remain within approved budget thresholds.

- Prepares and delivers executive-level briefings, status reports, and program documentation to senior leadership and external mission partners.

- Develops actionable courses of action and risk mitigation strategies to resolve complex programmatic, technical, and contractual challenges.

- Integrates emerging DoW, USAF, and acquisition policy updates into daily operations to maintain compliance and optimize execution efficiency.

- Leads and coordinates multi-functional teams across contracting, engineering, financial management, test operations, and logistics disciplines.

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship (Required)

PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: (Required) - For All Positions

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.

(NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)

- Must be a U.S. Citizenship

- Must be able to obtain & maintain Secret Security Clearance

- DAWIA PM Practitioner Certification (Legacy PM Level II) or ability to achieve within given grace period.

- Will be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.

- Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.

- Skill and ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage critical aspects of research and development for a variety of acquisition functions to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.

- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

- Ability to establish and maintain relationships in good standing with individuals and groups within program office and extended work unit.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

Paid Time Off:

11 Federal Holidays each year

13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:

13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:

No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:

Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Basic Benefits Plan

Social Security:

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Health & Wellness:

Various Medical

Flexible Spending Account

Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities

Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold

Federal Resume Tips:

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Learn more about the new resume requirements at:

https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/

Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/