Acquisition Program Manager / Supervisory Program Manager

Air Force Civilian Service; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at Hanscom AFB, MA seeks an Acquisition Program Manager / Supervisory PM to oversee cradle-to-grave FMS radar programs under LOA Government-to-Government agreements. Responsibilities include procurement, installation, integration, test, delivery and sustainment of ground-based radar systems for international partners.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, capable of obtaining security clearance, and willing to travel overseas 3–4+ weeks per quarter; some telework may be

Qualifications

• Cradle-to-grave acquisition program management.
• Understanding of DoD/Air Force acquisition principles.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cradle-to-grave acquisition management of radar programs.
• Manage international LOA Government-to-Government agreements.
• Provide leadership to 4–6 personnel as needed.
• Coordinate procurement, installation, integration, testing, delivery and sustainment of radar systems.
• Travel overseas 3–4+ weeks per quarter; some telework may be possible but not full remote.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Communication

Financial management

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Acquisition Program Manager / Supervisory Program Manager (NH-1101-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Electronic Systems (ESG) Division at Hanscom AFB, MA.

This position can close at any time.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP (Value of Position): 75 - 83

Qualifications/Requirements

We are seeking proactive, decisive, and mission-focused Acquisition Program Managers and Supervisory Program Managers to join our team in the Electronic Systems (ESG) Division. Successful candidates will serve as Program Managers (PM) or Deputy Program Managers (DPM) responsible for cradle-to-grave acquisition management of high-priority Foreign Military Sales (FMS) radar programs under Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) Government-to-Government Agreements. International C2 & Sensors PMs manage the procurement, installation, integration, test, delivery, and sustainment of ground-based radar systems to enhance partner air defense capabilities across global portfolios (including Egypt, Mexico, and Asian partner nations). These high-visibility roles own and execute radar programs accelerating delivery timelines while maintaining technical rigor and mission effectiveness, with select positions having supervisory oversight of 4–6 personnel.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain a Security clearance (Secret or Top Secret depending on specific position placement).
• This may be a designated Drug Testing Position.
• This position requires travel (Overseas travel required, either by contracted or military aircraft; TDY 3–4+ weeks per quarter depending on program schedule and vendor-led meetings; eligible for situational/ad hoc telework, but NOT eligible for remote/full-time telework.
• Demonstrated expertise in cradle-to-grave acquisition program management, program office fundamentals, and practical understanding of DoD/Air Force acquisition principles and business acumen.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of multi-disciplinary functional specialists including program management, contracting, engineering, cybersecurity, test, logistics, cost, and budget.
• Experience establishing and managing program schedules, identifying critical path milestones, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to prevent breaches in cost, schedule or performance.
• Track record of overseeing program financial execution, ensuring funds are properly allocated and expended in accordance with program plans and budgetary guidance.
• Demonstrated capability to monitor and report program status to senior leadership, providing data-driven recommendations to resolve issues, capitalize on opportunities, and communicate program objectives and challenges with clarity and precision in high-level briefings, meetings, and official correspondence.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and decisive problem-solving skills under high-pressure conditions with shifting priorities, including direct supervisory acumen to lead and develop 4–6 personnel for supervisory vacancies.
• Must obtain and maintain applicable Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) / DAWIA certification in Program Management within the required grace period and maintain required continuous learning points.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ensure the submitted resume does not contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as SSN, home address, etc.. Do not password protect resume documents as this can hinder document visibility.

U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.