Deputy, Program Execution Group (PEG) Chief Acquisition Program Manager

Air Force STEM$143K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS or BA in Business, Management, Engineering, or relevant technical field
  • APDP PM Advanced Certification (Level III equivalent)
  • 8 years of APDP coded experience in a Program office or similar DoD environment
  • 4 years experience with major weapons systems
  • Demonstrated ability to work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily AVMS program execution and organizational management
  • Oversee governance activities and manage programmatic documentation
  • Drive strategic reporting and execution coordination
  • Direct the development of Risk, Issue, and Opportunity processes
  • Serve as the focal point for financial tracking and contract oversight
  • Ensure analytics dashboards align with the Master Program Schedule
  • Champion workforce talent development and mentorship.

Benefits

  • Recruitment, retention, and relocation incentives potentially available
  • Eligibility for travel up to 25%
  • Opportunities for professional development through the Acquisition Professional Development Program
  • Potential lateral movement within acquisition positions
  • Access to structured mentorship and organizational training programs.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Deputy, Program Execution Group (PEG) Chief Acquisition Program Manager (NH-1101-04) to work at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center in Arlington, VA, Eglin AFB, FL. Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available. Salary: $143,913 to - $190,850 per year. This salary reflects Rest of U.S Locality and may change based on location Travel up to 25% Qualifications/Requirements: The Deputy, Program Execution Group (PEG) Chief serves as the principal integrator and execution lead for Mission System Program Execution activities across the F-35 Joint Program Office. This role supports the PEG Chief in directing, synchronizing, and overseeing program execution, governance, risk, analytics, and enterprise-level alignment functions. Major Duties: Lead daily AVMS program execution and organizational management, ensuring seamless cross-functional alignment between the PEG Chief, PMOs, and Capability Leads. Oversee program governance activities, coordinate high-level reviews, and manage the timely preparation of programmatic documentation and leadership updates. Drive strategic alignment across reporting and execution processes while coordinating key governance forums and Senior Materiel Leader (SML) events. Direct the development and synchronization of Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) processes, tracking mitigation actions across Integrated Product Teams. Serve as the primary focal point for financial tracking (EVM, budget, spend plans) and provide subject matter expertise in contract strategy, planning, and oversight. Oversee analytics dashboards and ensure the Master Program Schedule (MPS) is accurately aligned with acquisition processes to drive data-informed decisions. Champion workforce shaping, talent development, and organizational training while providing mentorship and guidance across the AVMS enterprise. Required Qualifications: Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. BS or BA degree in Business, Management or relevant technical discipline to include Engineering and Engineering Management APDP PM Advanced Certification (APDP PM Level III equivalent) 8 years APDP coded experience (minimum) 4 years in a Program office or equivalent organization within the DoD environment, preferrable a major weapons system Demonstrated capability to successfully operate as part of an IPT in a major weapons development program. Desired Qualifications: MS degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or relevant technical discipline At least 2 years avionics engineering in a USAF or USN program office; or another relevant PM role. Avionics integration, mechanical/electrical engineering, software systems engineering; Logistics and sustainment for major weapons program; or Affordability, acquisition strategy. Leadership experience at and IPT lead or Team Lead SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: The F-35 Joint Program Office is an ACAT I program and requires candidates to already be seasoned acquisition program managers before applying. You must meet the minimum of 8 years ADPD coded experience and have at least 2 years experience in a DoD acquisition program office. Additional Remarks: SECURITY CLEARANCE: The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate Secret security clearance (Top Secret eligible) and be Special Access Programs eligible. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. Anticipated Start Date: Immediately If already an NH-04 or equivalent in AcqDemo or similar system, this would be a lateral move, not eligible for salary increase. This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Position may be subject to random drug testing. Resume will be used to determine your qualifications. For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) 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 subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." [www.Afciviliancareers.com](http://www.Afciviliancareers.com) U.S. citizenship required.

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