Acquisition Program Management Specialist

Air Force Research Laboratory; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Situational telework

Referral bonus

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory in Albuquerque, NM seeks a mid-level Program Manager II to lead IPTs, manage acquisition strategy, and coordinate contractual, financial, and technical tasks to achieve program goals.

The role requires DoD PM and APDP certifications, U.S. citizenship, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Telework options may be available per policy. Requisition #09680.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance is required and must be maintained.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required as this is a drug testing designated position.
• DoD PM Certification and APDP Certification are required or to be pursued as applicable.
• At least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the DO-I/GS-12 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leads multiple cross-functional IPTs to develop acquisition strategies and coordinate contractual, financial, and technical tasks to meet deliverables and deadlines.
• Integrates S&T direction to align scope and plans with technical performance objectives.
• Interfaces with stakeholders across levels to secure resources for program acquisition strategies.
• Advises leadership on risks, mitigations, and opportunities.
• Oversees contract life cycle, including source selection and program management duties as required.
• Monitors contractor progress and conducts program management reviews.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition planning

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in business (preferred)

Tools

DoD PM Certification

APDP Certification

Job description

Job Overview

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM MDT, 16 August 26.

The AFRL/RJR Division seeks to hire a mid-level, DO-II 1101 in Kirtland AFB, NM.

NOTE: Must use DD/MM/YYYY date format for experience entries on resume. Resumes are to be limited to two pages in length only.

Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Leads multiple, cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPT) in development of an acquisition strategy & coordinates the contractual, financial, and technical tasks to accomplish deliverables, deadlines, & goals.
• Supports the integration of the Scientific & Technological (S&T) Subject-Matter Expert's direction, ensuring scope, tasks, & plans align with both S&T vision & technical performance objectives.
• Interfaces with appropriate stakeholders across all levels to advocate for resources necessary to accomplish program, portfolio, and/or project's acquisition strategy.
• Advises leadership of risks, risk mitigation strategies, and opportunities.
• Follow the life cycle of associated contracts, including source selection team lead and/or program management delegate duties when required.
• Monitors & guides contractor progress, conducting contract kickoffs, & Program Management Reviews as needed.
• Represents the program at executive levels within the government and to contractor/industry representatives.
• Ensures the correct interpretation & application of program management policies, regulations, principles, standards, & procedures.
• Actively seeking opportunities to mentor program managers with similar or less experience levels, working collaboratively & flexibly with others to share relevant knowledge, information, & best practices with others.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Ability to achieve/maintain DoD PM Certification and APDP Certification levels relevant to the position.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade DO-I/GS-12 or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience: served as a program manager providing a full range of development, coordination, and execution of an acquisition strategy, coordinating the contractual, financial, and technical tasks to accomplish deliverables, deadlines, & goals, and applying program management regulations, policies, and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field is highly valued. A Master's degree in business is ideal.
• APDP Program Manager, and/or PMP certification.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in federal acquisition, program/project management, highly valued..
• Examples of other relevant experience: served as a program analyst, scientist/engineer, financial specialist, and/or contracting specialist in supporting the identification, definition, development, & documentation of cost (budget/execution), schedule, & performance requirements for programs, portfolios, and/or projects.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Series

1101

Additional Information

• Employee may be required to work overtime.

Requisition Number 09680

Posting End Date

08/16/2026