Acquisition Program Management Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) in Utah is seeking a full-time Acquisition Program Management Specialist to support the Sentinel Systems Division, Hill Air Force Base near Layton. The role delivers centralized oversight of cost, schedule, performance, risk, and incentives to ensure disciplined execution and data-driven decisions for the Prime contractor’s progress.

The incumbent will synchronize software execution with user requirements and manage complex acquisition strategies across

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• DAWIA Program Management Practitioner certification within 4 years of acceptance.
• Top Secret security clearance required and maintained per government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops milestone artifacts and aligns work with the SPM's goals and acquisition requirements.
• Monitors contractor performance against SOW and technical baseline.
• Incorporates software best practices into program management.
• Manages and analyzes the program schedule to identify critical paths and risks.
• Uses EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, TCPI) to assess cost/schedule performance and implement corrective actions.
• Creates joint contractor and program office processes for performance tracking and execution.
• Integrates acquisition strategies and schedules across IPTs and mission areas.
• Aggregates data for product IPTs to support executive decision making.
• Facilitates data-driven decisions for software-heavy functions with leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Acquisition management

Software management

Leadership and integration

Executive communication

US citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

DAWIA PM Practitioner within 4 years

Education

DAWIA certification (PM Practitioner)

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 Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. OPENS: 18 AUGUST 2026 CLOSES: 1 SEPTEMBER 2026

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Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking a full-time Acquisition Program Management Specialist to work in the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate, Sentinel Systems Division, at Hill Air Force Base near Layton, Utah.

This an NH-1101-03 position (988524). The basic salary range for this position is $76,463 - $100,018 based on Value of Position (75), which does not include Hill AFB (17.06%) locality pay.

*Recruitment, Relocation, Retention, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

Serving within the Acquisition Integration Branch, the incumbent acts as the principal advisor to the Sentinel Chief of Software for critical program management functions. In this role, the incumbent delivers centralized oversight of cost, schedule, performance, risk, and incentive management, ensuring disciplined program execution and facilitating data-driven decisions regarding the Prime contractor's progress. Additionally, they synchronize user requirements and software execution to accurately capture and efficiently execute software-related efforts of the command, launch, and flight systems for the program.

DUTIES

• Develops, coordinates, and staffs critical milestone artifacts ensuring alignment with the SPM's strategic goals and statutory acquisition requirements.
• Monitors prime contractor execution of TMRR deliverables against the Statement of Work (SOW) and Technical Baseline.
• Incorporates and manages software best practices.
• Manages, reviews, and analyzes the program’s schedule to identify critical path drivers, schedule slack, and potential milestone slips.
• Utilizes EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, TCPI) to evaluate contractor schedule/cost performance and implement corrective action plans.
• Develops joint contractor and program office management processes, establishing standardized methodologies for performance tracking and program execution.
• Integrates complex acquisition strategies, program schedules, and critical deliverables across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and mission areas.
• Provides data aggregation for the product IPTs, synthesizing complex performance data across multiple mission areas into actionable intelligence for executive leadership.
• Facilitates data-driven decision-making for software-heavy functions for senior executive leadership, and external stakeholders on program health, Prime contractor progress, and critical execution metrics.

SKILLS

• Mastery of Acquisition Management: Deep understanding of DoD Instruction 5000.02/5000.85 (Major Capability Acquisition pathway) statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Software Management: Understands the unique nature of software in the development and deployment of military weapon systems as compared to hardware acquisition, driving acquisition management and strategy to efficiently capture the nuance and unique advantages pertaining to software.
• Leadership and Integration: Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, integrate complex schedules, and synchronize data across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Executive Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills to articulate programmatic risks, effectively communicate across the Acquisition Enterprise.
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Must be able to meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements for Program Management at the Practitioner level within 4 years of acceptance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employees must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employees will be required to file an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.