ACQUISITON PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Hampton (VA)

Remote

USD 108,000 - 140,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters seeks an AcquisitOn Program Management Specialist to lead system acquisition for the Integrated Broadcast Service program. The role involves directing and coordinating contractual, technical, and financial aspects across acquisition phases.

The incumbent will interface with executives and external partners, ensuring program objectives are met and staff studies are presented for decision-makers. Telework is eligible.

Qualifications

Requires Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position and ES policy knowledge.
Experience in program management and acquisition lifecycle helpful.

Responsibilities

Direct, control, monitor, and integrate activities in the IBS program acquisition cycle.
Coordinate contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, data management, testing, and logistics.
Represent the organization to executives and contractor/industry partners.

Job description

ACQUISITON PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Department: Department of the Air Force
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: Few
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as system acquisition manager (SAM) to direct, control, monitor, and integrate all activities involved in the research, development, engineering, and acquisition within the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) program.

Key Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and controls contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics. Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives.

Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives. Prepares, presents, defends, and interprets staff studies to the Program Director and/or other management officials.

Requirements & Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $108019 – $140426/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.