LEAD ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER

The Air Force Civilian Service

$89K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Security clearance
  • Designated Drug Testing Position
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical, if applicable
  • Willingness to work various shifts and hours, including overtime
  • Occasional travel may be required for conferences or meetings
  • Ability to work during emergencies or exercises.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team to analyze and manage support service/commodities contracts
  • Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of contracts
  • Guide and mentor junior Contract Managers
  • Provide assistance on complex acquisition issues
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve organizational issues
  • Develop operational methods and procedures.

Benefits

  • Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention incentives may be available
  • Student Loan Incentives may be authorized
  • Flexible working shifts including day, swing, and graveyard
  • Opportunity to make impactful contributions within government operations
  • Engagement in meaningful work supporting U.S. Air Force missions.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time LEAD ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER, NH-1101-03, to work at the Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) with 309 MXSG at HILL AIR FORCE BASE located in LAYTON, UT. 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 vacancies Complex wide for the next 90 days.

This position will be used to fill multiple shifts (day, swing and grave).

2026 Salary Range: ($89,508 - $138,370) / Yearly with locality

Job Open Date: 07/15/2026

Job Close Date: 07/22/2026

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a team lead to analyze and manage all support service/commodities contracts that are under management control. This includes the overall effectiveness and performance of these contracts. Provide Junior Contract Managers guidance, assistance and mentoring support.

Qualifications:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain Security clearance

- This may be a designated Drug Testing Position

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)

- The employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include overtime, and/or days, swings, or owl shifts. May include overtime and/or compensatory hours.

- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.

- The employee may be required to work during base exercises, contingencies or emergency situations.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to plan, organize, lead functions, mentor and motivate the staff of an organization.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with accuracy, and maintain good working relations with all individuals and organizations.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Ability to utilize AoP concepts and initiatives to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization.

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 resume (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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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.

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