LEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Air Force Materiel Command

$89K — $138K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Must obtain & maintain Security clearance
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, if applicable
  • Willingness to work extended hours or shifts including overtime
  • Occasional travel required for training and mission purposes
  • Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities
  • Extensive knowledge of organizational concepts and DOD regulations

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a lead program manager and subject matter expert
  • Research and develop innovative corporate policies and practices
  • Oversee projects, assignments, and studies as a team leader
  • Identify, distribute, and balance workload among team members
  • Ensure timely accomplishment of subordinate work assignments
  • Evaluate organizational strategies and performance
  • Resolve complex organizational issues using lean concepts

Benefits

  • Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives may be authorized
  • Potential for student loan incentives
  • Career at a federal level with job stability
  • Opportunity to work at a prominent Air Force installation
  • Potential for professional development and training
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time LEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, NH-0301-03, 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 CMXG 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: 09/16/2026

Job Close Date: 09/28/2026

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a lead program manager and senior subject matter expert, researching, developing, and recommending new and innovative corporate policies, practices, and processes. Performs official team lead duties over subordinate employees overseeing projects, assignments and studies. Performs technical and administrative team lead duties over primarily employees on a regular and recurring basis for 25% or more of the time over subordinate positions predominantly classifiable in the General Administration, Clerical, and Office Services Group at the journey level or higher by identifying, distributing, assigning and balancing workload and tasks amongst employees by skill level, proficiency and/or occupational specialization, making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of subordinate work assignments

Qualifications:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain Security clearance

- 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.

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

- The employee may occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations to other government installations, contractor facilities, or other commercial Locations for both training and mission accomplishment.

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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