This position is open exclusively to current Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) federal employees. Applicants must submit their most recent SF50 to verify eligibility. Applications without the required SF50 and other supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for consideration.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Full-Time Lead Program Management Specialist, (NH-0301-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
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Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
2026 Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) yearly w/ locality
Job Open Date: 11/2/2026
Job Close Date: 11/8/2026
Who May Apply: Current Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) federal employees
Requirements:
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Lead Program Management Specialist and subject matter expert in leading, researching, developing, implementing, and sustaining new and innovative practices and processes for the management of assigned programs. Performs lead duties to include but not limited to leading organization and enterprise-level projects, overseeing projects of subordinate employees, leading teams and working groups, and working and communicating with other teams, groups, ALCs, etc. as necessary. Program development and oversight include but is not limited to the following: Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), Blade/Advana, and various legacy Maintenance Information Systems (MIS).
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. Consistently exercises independent judgment in directing and assigning work amongst employees by using determinative factors such as team members' expertise, experience, competence, workload availability, work priorities and team member functional development. Serves as project lead/manager, regularly leading a variety of project team(s) across organizational lines and conducting organizational program and process related studies and analysis of serviced organizations, functions, and work processes to improve mission effectiveness, resource allocation and efficiency, functions, and work processes to improve mission effectiveness, and resource allocation. Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
- Obtain & maintain a security clearance
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- 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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
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.
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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
