Acquisition Program Manager (NH-1101-03) 96 Test Wing

Air Force Test Center; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Student Loan Repayment incentive

Job summary

Air Force Test Center in Florida seeks a full-time Acquisition Program Manager to lead DoD contracts within the 96th Test Systems Squadron Contracts Management Flight at Eglin AFB. The role oversees life cycle management and ensures compliance with federal acquisition policies, while coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering program documentation.

The position includes travel up to 25%, potential recruitment/relocation incentives, and requires DAWIA PM Practitioner Certification or

Qualifications

• Requires DAWIA PM Practitioner Certification or ability to achieve within grace period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
• Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Responsibilities

• Manages RDT&E contracts and multiple-award IDIQ task orders throughout their life cycle, from requirements definition and strategy development through post-award performance.
• Oversees the full life cycle of Test & Evaluation for Ranges, Armaments & Spectrum (TETRAS) task orders, including draft SOW development, fair opportunity competitions, and technical evaluations.
• Conducts contractor surveillance, monitors CDRL deliverables, and tracks task order burn rates, ceiling limitations, and option exercises across awarded vehicles.
• Evaluates task order execution against established cost, schedule, performance, and supportability baselines using standard acquisition methodologies.
• Analyzes programming documents and external impacts to ensure development, fielding, and sustainment efforts remain within approved budget thresholds.
• Prepares and delivers executive-level briefings, status reports, and program documentation to senior leadership and external mission partners.
• Develops actionable courses of action and risk mitigation strategies to resolve complex programmatic, technical, and contractual challenges.
• Integrates emerging DoW, USAF, and acquisition policy updates into daily operations to maintain compliance and optimize execution efficiency.
• Leads and coordinates multi-functional teams across contracting, engineering, financial management, test operations, and logistics disciplines.

Skills

DoD acquisition lifecycle management

Problem analysis & solutions

Portfolio & project planning

Education

DAWIA PM Practitioner Certification

Job description

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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.

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is seeking a Full-Time Acquisition Program Manager (NH-1101-03) to work in the 96th Range Group, 96th Test Systems Squadron, Contracts Management Flight (96 TSSQ/RNXC) at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

Selected candidate will serve as an Acquisition Program Manager with the 96th Test Systems Squadron Contracts Management Flight. The Contracts Management Flight oversees, administers, and ensures compliance of Department of the Air Force contracts throughout their life cycle, safeguarding mission readiness and fiscal integrity.

Announcement Closes: 10/12/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year (includes locality)

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)

Incentives

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

This position MAY be eligible for a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. 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.

Must have requirements or may not be considered:

• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance.
• This position is designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of DoW acquisition, life cycle management, risk management, quality assurance control, contractor surveillance, and cost/price analysis policies, procedures, and practices
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures, and implement innovative strategies to resolve issues
• Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted portfolios and/or projects within established cost and schedule constraints.

Major Duties

• Manages RDT&E contracts and multiple-award IDIQ task orders throughout their life cycle, from requirements definition and strategy development through post-award performance.
• Oversees the full life cycle of Test & Evaluation for Ranges, Armaments & Spectrum (TETRAS) task orders, including draft Statement of Work (SOW) development, fair opportunity competitions, and technical evaluations.
• Conducts contractor surveillance, monitors CDRL deliverables, and tracks task order burn rates, ceiling limitations, and option exercises across awarded vehicles.
• Evaluates task order execution against established cost, schedule, performance, and supportability baselines using standard acquisition methodologies.
• Analyzes programming documents and external impacts to ensure development, fielding, and sustainment efforts remain within approved budget thresholds.
• Prepares and delivers executive-level briefings, status reports, and program documentation to senior leadership and external mission partners.
• Develops actionable courses of action and risk mitigation strategies to resolve complex programmatic, technical, and contractual challenges.
• Integrates emerging DoW, USAF, and acquisition policy updates into daily operations to maintain compliance and optimize execution efficiency.
• Leads and coordinates multi-functional teams across contracting, engineering, financial management, test operations, and logistics disciplines.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain Secret Security Clearance
• DAWIA PM Practitioner Certification (Legacy PM Level II) or ability to achieve within given grace period.
• Will be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
• Skill and ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage critical aspects of research and development for a variety of acquisition functions to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships in good standing with individuals and groups within program office and extended work unit.

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.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Learn more about the new resume requirements at:

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ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED