Acquisition Program Management Specialist

Air Force Research Laboratory; Dayton (OH); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, OH seeks a Contract Specialist to develop strategic resource plans, interpret DoD directives, and ensure compliance with AFRL policies. The role involves leading cross-functional teams and representing AFRL to government and industry representatives.

Requirements include US citizenship, at least one year of specialized experience, ability to obtain a clearance, and Selective Service registration.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• One year of specialized experience or equivalent at the next lower grade.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• Male applicants must register with the Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategic and tactical resource plans to support AFRL Services Acquisition portfolio.
• Interprets Air Force acquisition, logistics and program management directives.
• Evaluates program goals and performance to ensure policy compliance and objectives are met.
• Leads multi-functional teams executing acquisition plans.
• Represents AFRL at executive levels with government and industry partners.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Acquisition policy knowledge

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

COR Certification

Job description

Job Overview

OPEN TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY. This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 EST, 4 November 2026.

Position Duties Included, But Are Not Limited To

• Develops complete strategic and tactical resource plans to support AFRL’s Services Acquisition portfolio. - Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on a wide range of management issues and other integration functions as they relate to the development and implementation of services acquisition streamlining policy.
• Interprets Air Force acquisition, logistics, and program management directives.
• Provides continuous assessment and evaluation of overall program and individual project goals, objectives, strategies, performance to ensure AFRL HQ compliance with DoW/DAF/AFRL policies and overall performance objectives are being achieved.
• Serves on and leads Multi-Functional Teams engaged in executing acquisition plans.
• Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lowest grade level or equivalent of the position being advertised
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

Desired Qualifications

• Contractor Officer Representative (COR) Certification, Proficiency in Enterprise Sourcing, 7- Step Services Acquisition Pathway, CPARs, PIEE and other PM Applications

Telework

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

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Series

1101

Additional Information

• Incentives may/may not be authorized
• Travel may be required for the position

Requisition Number 21810

Posting End Date

11/04/2026