Supervisory Acquisition Program Management Specialist

The Air Force Civilian Service

$107K — $151K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
  • Must obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
  • Experience in supervisory acquisition management within DoD.
  • Possess or achieve APDP certification as per position requirements.
  • Commitment to complete 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise acquisition program management for DoD initiatives.
  • Plan, organize, and direct critical acquisition processes and staff functions.
  • Mentor and motivate diverse teams and subordinate supervisors.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and security regulations and practices.
  • Oversee systems acquisition coordination with engineering, contracting, and financial management.

Benefits

  • Relocation incentive may be available.
  • Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • Appointment is subject to favorable suitability determination.
  • Opportunity to work on critical DoD-funded acquisition efforts.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Acquisition Program Management Specialist (GG-1101-14) to work for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. Relocation incentive may be available. (without locality) SALARY RANGE: $107,446 - $151,761 This position can close at any time. Apply Now! MAX-2 page resume. Qualifications: In this position you will serve as a 2nd-level supervisory acquisition program management specialist supporting the activities of DoD funded acquisition efforts for the Air Delivered Capabilities Directorate. U.S. Citizenship is required Must be able to obtain and retain Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment. Education Requirements: For further information regarding the 1101 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/business-opportunity-specialist-small-business-administration-series-1101/ Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually. This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official, i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary, the following are statutorily mandated requirements. (a) Selectee must execute a written agreement to remain in Federal service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. (b) The selectee must meet, or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment. (c) This position also requires employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning acquisition management processes and initiatives. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing. Knowledge, skill and ability to positively lead, mentor, motivate, appraise, supervise and work with subordinate supervisors, diverse teams, and non-supervisory employees. Ability to problem solve and communicate to a broad audience of varying levels of comprehension, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Knowledge of acquisition and management of USAF nuclear weapons and special programs. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional supporting documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/ To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." 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. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

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