DET 1 Program Manager for Diversified Acquisition Portfolio

Air Force Research Laboratory; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 1 in Dayton, Ohio, seeks a Program Manager at the DO-02 level (GS-12/13) to oversee the Diversified Acquisition portfolio. The position is based at Wright-Patterson AFB and requires U.S.

citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. You will lead program cadence, develop cost estimates, manage risks, and coordinate with government and industry teams to deliver timely warfighter capabilities.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• APDP Practitioner-level PM certification required within five years.
• Meet OPM standards for occupational-series qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Sets vision and cadence to track and manage the program.
• Applies acquisition, contracting and finance approaches for agile execution.
• Leads cost estimates and POM inputs; advocates for funding.
• Directs multidisciplinary teams for schedules and milestones.
• Leads contract creation to support program objectives.
• Identifies and communicates risks to leadership.
• Integrates government and contractor efforts internally and externally.
• Provides guidance and promotes team building across stakeholders.
• Fosters team cohesion within and across executing organizations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Overview

OPEN TO CURRENT AFMC CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY. This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 EST, 9 November 2026.

AFRL Detachment 1 seeks to hire a highly skilled and motivated Program Manager for the Det 1 Diversified Acquisition portfolio in the Business Services Branch (SSRB). This position will be filled at the DO-02 (GS-12/13 or equivalent) level and is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Sets a vision for success and establishes programmatic cadence to track, evaluate, and manage the program.
• Utilizes novel and creative acquisition approaches to meet pressing warfighter needs; applies best-known acquisition, contracting and finance approaches for agile program execution framework.
• Works with program team to produce cost estimates and POM inputs supporting programmatic needs; advocates for funding and executes dollars in accordance with the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR).
• Leads multidisciplinary teams in the planning, creation, and execution of program schedules; identifies key milestones, delivery dates and technology transition timelines; utilizes schedule to track and communicate programmatic progress.
• Leads program teams in the creation and execution of contracts supporting programmatic objectives.
• Establishes processes to identify, manage, and adequately communicate programmatic risks to leadership.
• Integrates the efforts of government staff and contractor teams both internally and externally.
• Provides programmatic guidance to team members regarding program issues and promotes team building internal and external to the program.
• Builds team cohesion with internal members and external stakeholders.
• Builds team cohesion and collaboration across the executing organizations (Government and Industry).

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (Non-Critical Sensitive) security clearance.
• This is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position that requires Practitioner Level certification in Program Management (PM). The selectee will have five years to meet APDP requirements.
• Applicants must be able to meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards. OPM Qual Standards can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series

Desired Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field obtained from an accredited academic institution.
• Communication: Highly effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate progress to management and stakeholders.
• Teamwork: Self-motivated, team-oriented individual with a proven record of collaborative performance and mission success.
• Execution: Demonstrated accountability, strong attention to detail, and consistent follow-through on complex tasks.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups, customers, and industry partners.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Series

1101

Additional Information

• Telework & Residency: Position is eligible for situational telework; however, the incumbent must reside within the local commuting area of the assigned duty station (Wright-Patterson AFB, OH).
• Must have the ability to perform TDY travel 10-20% of the time.

Candidates with resumes longer than 2-pages will not be considered.

Requisition Number 79587

Posting End Date

11/09/2026