Acquisition Program Manager

Air Force Civilian Service; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks an Acquisition Program/Project Manager to lead DoD-funded acquisition efforts at the 96 Test Wing, Range Group (96RN/TSSQ) at Eglin AFB. You will direct multi-functional teams, manage budgets, and present status to leadership, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance goals are met.

Travel up to 25%, situational telework eligibility, and a robust benefits package accompany this full-time role. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 3 years Program Management experience in a DoD acquisition program office is highly desired.
• Experience executing R&D funds, civil engineering task orders, and/or test range programs is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related major desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-functional teams developing new systems, modifying or upgrading existing systems, and/or integrating new and existing systems.
• Apply program management skills and experience while planning and executing budget.
• Deliver presentations on program status to leadership, including accomplishments, solutions, and future requirements for support.
• Perform Risk Management, Resource management, and contractor oversight throughout the acquisition lifecycle (focus on development and fielding).
• Tailor acquisition processes for speed while balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Collaborate with warfighters and other stakeholders to identify and define requirements.
• Manage available resources, consider alternatives, implement cost, schedule and technical performance tradeoffs to deliver quality products and services.

Skills

Program Management

R&D funding management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Job description

About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history! At Air Force Civilian Service, we don’t just support the mission — we help shape the future of national defense through discovery, innovation, and unwavering dedication.

About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time/ NH-1101-03 to work at the 96 Test Wing, Range Group (96RN/TSSQ) at Eglin Air Force Base 96TH TEST WING MISSION: We test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapon systems and cyberspace capabilities, provide quality installation and mission support, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war-winning capabilities. PURPOSE: Serve as an Acquisition Program/Project Manager, directing or supporting the activities of a DoD funded acquisition effort.

Location: Eglin Air Force Base

Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year (including locality) “If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed \"Unscheduled Telework\"

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills:

• 3 years Program Management experience in a DOW acquisition program office is highly desired
• Experience executing R&D funds, civil engineering task orders, and/or test range programs is desired
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related major desired

Major Duties:

• Lead multi-functional teams developing new systems, modifying or upgrading existing systems, and/or integrating new and existing systems
• Apply program management skills and experience while planning and executing budget
• Deliver presentations on program status to leadership, including accomplishments, solutions, and future requirements for support
• Perform Risk Management, Resource management, and contractor oversight throughout the acquisition lifecycle (focus on development and fielding)
• Tailor acquisition processes for speed while balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Collaborate with warfighters and other stakeholders to identify and define requirements
• Manage available resources, consider alternatives, implement cost, schedule and technical performance tradeoffs to deliver quality products and services

Qualifications/Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (Required)
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: (Required) – For All Positions Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Drug Testing: 1 - Pos does not require drug testing
• Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) : Type: 4 - Non-Critical Acquisition Position Category: A – Program Management Level: 2 – Practitioner
• This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
• Financial Management Statement: Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Financial Statement Position Coding: 2 – OGE 450 Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) by military or commercial aircraft up to 20 days per year.

Top 5-6 job related KSAs:

• Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
• Knowledge of security regulations, practices, and procedures to include appropriate handling of proprietary data.
• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
• Skill and ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage critical aspects of research and development for a variety of acquisition functions
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with various functions of systems acquisition including engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.

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.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
• Paid Vacation Time: 13-26 days per year based on length of employment
• Health Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
• Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
• Health & Wellness: Various Medical Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
• Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold

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AFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer