Acquisition Program Management Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 126,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a civilian Acquisition Program Management Specialist as Propulsion Deputy Branch Chief in the AFNWC, Hill AFB near Layton, Utah. You will oversee program sustainment, developmental modifications, and testing for Minuteman III subsystems, providing 24/7/365 support to national security.

The role requires 5+ years of complex program management in aerospace, strong leadership, and advanced PM credentials with DAWIA.

Qualifications

• Requires at least five years of acquisition program management experience, preferably with ICBM or aerospace programs.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and mentorship in a technical environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with internal/external stakeholders at all levels.
• Must meet DAWIA Advanced PM certification requirements and sign a service agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing sustainment and development activities for ICBM programs.
• Advise on acquisition strategies and guide milestones in line with defense policies.
• Supervise civilians, military, and contractors across multiple organizations as needed.
• Develop and refine policies to improve mission effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Set goals aligning organizational and branch objectives and drive key results.
• Execute branch objectives and support MMIII propulsion lines of effort.
• Represent the organization with AF leadership and installation partners.
• Evaluate program goals to inform long-range planning and policy updates.

Skills

Acquisition leadership

Program management

Leadership/mentorship

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

OPEN: 28 OCTOBER 2026 CLOSE: 20 NOVEMBER 2026

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Air Force Civilian Service is currently seeking a full-time Acquisition Program Management Specialist to serve as the Propulsion Deputy Branch Chief within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate at Hill Air Force Base near Layton, Utah.

This position (009607571) is an NH-1101-04. The typical salary range for this position is $125,776 – S170,739 that aligns with the NH-04 band (incorporating Hill AFB locality pay of 17.06%), based on Value of Position (94).

• Value of Position: If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated Value of Position, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position. *Recruitment, Relocation, Retention, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

Primary Purpose of this position is to serve as the Propulsion Deputy Branch Chief, directly supporting the strategic planning, life cycle sustainment, developmental modifications, and testing, of the Minuteman III and associated flight vehicle subsystems. These subsystems are integral and essential for the support of Minuteman III and its role as the current land based Intercontinental Ballistic Missile strategic deterrent; providing safety and security for our nation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

DUTIES:

• Serves as Deputy to the MMIII Propulsion Branch Chief; assists in planning, organizing, and directing sustainment and development activities involving several supporting organizations.
• Strategic Acquisition Leadership: Serve as a principal advisor on acquisition strategies for the ICBM program. Guide the planning, risk assessment, and execution of major program milestones in alignment with defense procurement policies and strategic objectives.
• Provides direction to the civilian and military personnel within the Propulsion Branch. Supports the supervision of a multi-disciplinary team of civilian, military, and contractor personnel on a non-major duty basis occupying less than 25 percent of the time.
• Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
• Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization, leadership, and Branch objectives.
• Assists in development and successfully executes MMIII Propulsion Branch-related objectives and key results to support MMIII Propulsion critical Lines of Effort.
• Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Makes periodic and comprehensive assessments and evaluation of program goals, and objectives, which will provide a basis for long-range planning.
• Serves as a technical authority on Program Management strategy, formulation, and execution; ensures that Program Management operations comply with legal/regulatory requirements while meeting customer needs; drives policy change when strategic compliance is better achieved with alternative governance framework.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), 20th Air Force, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), 309th Missile Maintenance Group (309 MMXG), 414th Supply Chain Management Squadron (414 SCMS) and other ICBM System Directorate 3‑letters.

SKILLS:

• Requires at least five years of progressively complex acquisition program management experience that preferably includes ICBM or complex aerospace weapon system program management.
• Assistance in developing comprehensive acquisition strategies, managing multi-disciplinary project performance via data-driven analytical metrics, and resolving complex, multifaceted program problems.
• Requires a strong background in leadership, supervision, and employee mentorship within a technical or engineering environment.
• Requires refined communication and teamwork skills to effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, as well as the independence, initiative, assertiveness, self-reliance, and tenacity to drive programmatic success.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION (NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE):

• U.S. CITIZENSHIP
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with special sensitivity, Special Access Program (SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access eligibility.
• DAWIA APDP Requirements: This position is designated as a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). The employee must meet DAWIA requirements, which includes achieving Program Management "Advanced" certification category within the required timeframe after appointment, and must sign a three-year service agreement.
• Education Standards: Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree in program management, business, engineering, or a related technical discipline is highly desirable.
• Financial Disclosure: In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, the employee is required to file an OGE Form 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report annually.
• Drug Testing: This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to random drug testing.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required (approximately 10 days per year).