Enterprise Sustainment Management System (E-SMS) Senior Program Manager

The Air Force Civilian Service

$107K — $164K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience with infrastructure data management
  • Knowledge of budgeting and contract management processes
  • Ability to analyze complex implementation challenges

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Senior Program Manager for E-SMS implementation across the Air Force
  • Coordinate with military and Defense Agency experts on data management
  • Provide oversight of individual module program managers
  • Draft and review technical documents related to E-SMS
  • Conduct training programs to enhance user adoption

Benefits

  • PCS Entitlements available
  • Possible relocation/recruitment incentives
  • Situational telework permitted
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Up to 25% travel allowed
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Permanent, Full-Time, Enterprise Sustainment Management System (E-SMS) Senior Program Manager, NH-0343-04 (GS-14/15 Equivalency) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), in the Operations Directorate (CO), Operations Maintenance Division (COO), Requirements & Optimization Branch (COOE), Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with great benefits as well as the opportunity to impact the overall Air Force mission.

The announcement opens 17 July 2026. This position can be closed at any time. Apply Now!

• PCS Entitlements: Yes
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered
• Telework: Situational Only
• Travel Requirement:
• Up to 25% Travel possible
• Retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made in accordance with DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.

This position has a typical 2026 salary range of $107,446- $164,301 (without locality).

Qualifications/Requirements:

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Air Force Civil Engineer (CE) community at all levels of command. AFCEC assists AF/A4C to develop policy and then promulgates that policy through a myriad of products including publications, training programs, technical support, concepts of operations and other guidance. AFCEC then assists the major commands (MAJCOMs) and base civil engineers (BCEs) in implementing that policy through technical, operational, contingency, field support and programs.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Position requires the employee to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report
• May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays on occasion
• Frequent travel away from the regular duty location may be required
• Serve as the Senior Enterprise Sustainment Management System (E-SMS) Program Manager and Air Force Technical Lead for E-SMS implementation in the Air Force.
• Coordinates with functional/technical experts at Office of Secretary of War (OSW), Headquarters, Department of the Air Force (DAF), Major Commands (MAJCOMS), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), and other Defense Agencies to integrate initiatives, programs, and systems for Built infrastructure Data Management.
• As a Senior E-SMS program manager, provides technical oversight of individual E-SMS Module Program Managers.
• Drafts content, provides professional technical review, and consulting expertise on all updates to AFIs, AFPAMs, UFCs, UFM, Playbooks, and other guidance documents that address E-SMS and related processes.

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):
• Comprehensive knowledge of the capabilities, integration methods, and operations of E-SMS, EAM, CMMS, and GIS platforms.
• Knowledge of data standardization, quality assurance, facility life cycle degradation modeling, and AI/ML readiness requirements to support predictive sustainment and strategic DAF and DoW decision-making.
• Knowledge of Air Force budgeting, fiscal planning, and contract management processes, including experience serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Ability to provide technical oversight of subordinate module managers and track software delivery and performance metrics.
• Ability to analyze complex, installation-level implementation challenges, establish tactical feedback loops to drive user adoption and training, and provide expert-level technical engineering support for deep systemic issues to continuously improve enterprise software.
• Skill in synthesizing complex technical data, including Return on Investment (ROI) , into concise business cases, staff summary packages, and PMR briefings for executive leadership.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

For General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services (0343):

Education and Experience: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.

*Please provide college transcripts*

*This job does not have an education qualification requirement. College transcripts are highly recommended*

**Failure to submit a resume (up to two pages in length) will result in non-consideration for this position**

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