Deputy Air Vehicle and Vehicle Systems Program Management Officer

Air Force Civilian Service; Arlington (VA); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation incentives

Résumé du poste

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Deputy Director for the Vehicle System Program Management Office (VS PMO) to lead lifecycle, funding, and portfolio execution for the F-35 Program of Record. You will coordinate across the VS PMO, ensure schedule and cost milestones, and operate in unclassified and SAP/SAR environments.

The role requires extensive DoD acquisition experience, PPBE expertise, and the ability to manage large cross‑functional teams while providing strategic leadership to Warfighter

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of acquisition experience.
• Minimum 10 years embedded within a DoD Program Office.
• Strong knowledge of PPBE processes and program funding.
• Ability to synthesize complex programmatic and financial data.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and enterprise goals.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a Vehicle System spokesperson at executive levels and deliver senior briefings.
• Drive analysis of acquisition issues and align with warfighter needs.
• Direct cross‑functional engagements to build consensus for acquisition outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance on acquisition policies, budgets, and RDT&E portfolio planning.
• Supervise teams and mentor program managers across VS PMO branches.

Connaissances

Acquisition management

PPBE

Data analysis

Leadership

Program office experience

Description du poste

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 a Deputy Air Vehicle and Vehicle Systems Program Management Officer (NH-1101-04) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Arlington, VA.

This position can close at any time.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP (Value of Position): 100

Qualifications/Requirements

The F-35 Lightning II Program is the Department of Defense's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 brings cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future.

This position is in the F-35 Lightning II Program Office and is a supervisory position. As the Deputy Director for the Vehicle System Program Management Office (VS PMO), serve as the primary advisor and strategic agent to the Vehicle System Senior Materiel Leader-Lower. In this role, manage the complete lifecycle, acquisition strategy, and portfolio execution of all pre-Program of Record activities by identifying, prioritizing, maturing, and transitioning future capabilities into the F-35 Program of Record while modernizing across all elements of the air system and coordinating across the F-35 Enterprise. Operating across both unclassified and classified Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR), manage the F-35 Air System Modernization program to meet schedule, cost, and performance milestones. To ensure technical integrity and seamless execution across the portfolio, coordinate directly with the VS PMO Chief Engineer to align systems engineering processes. Finally, acting as the primary programmatic liaison to the Warfighter and functioning as the Director in their absence, the Deputy provides overarching leadership, resource allocation, and personnel management across the core branches of VS PMO (Modernization, Intelligence, Research & Technology, Air Systems Requirements, Mission Effectiveness, and Integration) to accelerate the delivery of next-generation capabilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Serves as a Vehicle System spokesperson and representative at executive levels within the JPO, US Services, Partner Nations, and industry. Delivers senior-level briefings to general officers, flag officers, and SES-level civilians.
• Drives analysis of critical acquisition issues, developing and implementing data-driven recommendations to align with F-35 warfighter needs.
• Serves as a key arbiter in resolving significant and controversial acquisition issues to ensure the successful delivery of essential defense capabilities.
• Directs high-level engagements with government and industry executives to build consensus and guide strategic outcomes for the acquisition enterprise.
• Provides expert analysis and articulation of acquisition policies and procedures to guide the planning and programming of the RDT&E portfolio.
• Organizes and leads cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems and ensure mission needs are met with minimal guidance.
• Supervises all team Program Managers and mentors all team members.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of acquisition experience, with a minimum of 10 years actively embedded within a DoD Program Office (Government or Industry).
• Demonstrated expertise with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes, to include leading in-depth program funding and execution reviews.
• Outstanding ability to synthesize complex programmatic and financial data from multiple sources to deliver clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong capability to organize high-stakes portfolios, establish enterprise goals, and direct cross-organizational coordination to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Skills in determining resource requirements, setting organizational priorities, monitoring progress, and evaluating performance metrics.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Drug testing is required.
• DAWIA PM Advanced Certification (or ability to achieve within given grace period).
• Occasional travel may be necessary.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Must sign tenure agreement (4 years).
• Resume must not exceed 2 pages.

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