PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

United States Air Force

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

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • Expertise in analytical techniques for program evaluation
  • Master knowledge of Air Force missions and functions
  • Deep understanding of logistics and procurement principles
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Leadership and problem-solving skills in organizational contexts

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for a specific policy chapter
  • Manage and execute internal controls using the Management Internal Control Tool Set (MICT)
  • Ensure compliance with DOD and USAF regulatory standards
  • Coordinate policy implementation across functional teams
  • Facilitate policy interpretation to promote mission readiness
  • Identify risks and areas for control improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for depot maintenance effectiveness

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal job benefits package
  • Career advancement opportunities within AFSC
  • Access to federal employee resources and networks
  • Engagement in improving federal government efficiency
  • Opportunity to work in a mission-critical capacity at Tinker AFB
Full Job Description
This position is open exclusively to current 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 a Full-Time PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS (NH-0301-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) on Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, OK. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time! Apply now!!!

2026 Salary Range ($89,508-$138,370) Yearly

Open: 16 Sep 2026

Close: 22 Sep 2026

In this position you serve as a subject matter expert and primary advocate for a specific policy chapter within the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC)/A4R. This role ensures accuracy, relevance, and timely updates of assigned policy content in alignment with Air Force directives and sustainment mission requirements. The Policy Chapter Champion is responsible for managing and executing internal controls using the Management Internal Control Tool Set (MICT), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and identifying risks or control weaknesses. By facilitating coordination across functional teams, supporting policy interpretation and implementation, and driving continuous improvement, the Policy Chapter Champion helps maintain effective internal controls and promotes consistent application of policies to enhance depot maintenance effectiveness and mission readiness.

Requirements:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain a Security clearance

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (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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