Acquisition Program Management Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Full-Time Acquisition Program Management Specialist (GG-1101-13) to support the Air Force Materiel Command at JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, TX. This role focuses on managing acquisition programs within the Platform One branch and ensuring compliant, effective contracting and funding strategies.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, Top Secret clearance with SCI access, and DAWIA certification, with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
• DAWIA Certification is required.
• Financial Management Statement required.
• 3–5 years of experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Acquisition Program Manager within the HNCX (Platform One) Branch.
• Support continuous delivery of war-winning software by navigating FAR and DoD regulations.
• Provide contracting and funding strategy recommendations to meet users’ needs and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure program objectives and compliance.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition regulations

Security policies

Contract evaluation

Team coordination

Education

DAWIA Certification

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) empowers civilian professionals to grow their careers while supporting the mission of the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

Bring your talent to a team that values innovation, expertise, and service – and where your work directly contributes to mission success.

Air Force Civilian Service is looking for a Full-Time Acquisition Program Management Specialist (GG-1101-13) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, TX.

Duties

In this position you will serve as an Acquisition Program Manager within the HNCX (Platform One) Branch and will be responsible for supporting continuous delivery of war-winning software by creatively navigating and leveraging the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD. You will provide services, subscriptions and overall recommendations for contracting and funding strategy to support users’ needs, measurable business outcomes, and technical feasibility.

• Salary: $108,001 - $140,403
• Work Mode: No telework or remote work
• Travel: Up to 25%
• Position Type: Permanent position
• Experience: 3-5 years desired experience
• Incentives: Recruitment & Relocation incentives may be available

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Obtain & maintain Top Secret Security Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• This is designated as a Drug Test Position.
• DAWIA Certification.
• Financial Management Statement required.

Criteria In Which Applications Will Be Evaluated

• Program Management & Oversight: Proven ability to effectively organize and oversee critical aspects of equipment development and production, including task management, team coordination, and resource allocation.
• Acquisition Compliance & Information Security: Demonstrated understanding of acquisition regulations, guidelines, and security protocols for safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring program integrity.
• Contract & Technical Evaluation: Comprehensive knowledge of business operations, contract principles, and technical specifications to thoroughly review contractor proposals, monitor performance, and ensure compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems Acquisition and Program Management; and of security policies and practices in order to protect classified and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities; and applicable safety practices for the work environment of this position.
• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of the Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process and integrated life cycle management.
• Skill to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions, and personnel in support of the process.

Similar Job Titles/Fields Of Study/Skills & Keywords

Acquisition Program Management Specialist, Program Analyst, Product Manager/Product Lead, Project Director/Product Director. Business Administration, Project Mgt, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Acquisition Mgt, or closely related disciplines relevant to product portfolio leadership & digital capability. Background in product portfolio management, DevSecOps-enabled software delivery, cloud modernization, agile, scrum, & project management. DAWIA certification, professional military education, acquisition/program execution, DevSec Ops/cyber familiarity, executive communication skills, and demonstrated success leading dispersed.

For further information about the 1101 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101b/

Application & Evaluation Process

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.

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.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.