IT Portfolio & Acquisition Support Manager (Digital/IT & Services)

Air Force Research Laboratory; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory in Ohio seeks an Information Technology Investment Portfolio Manager to lead IT investments and governance within the Digital Capabilities Directorate, guiding portfolio planning, compliance, and performance analysis to ensure alignment with AFRL priorities. The role requires U.S.

citizenship, ability to obtain a security clearance, and strong stakeholder engagement across DCD and AFRL.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Position may require pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position.
• Selective Service registration is required, as applicable.
• Applicants must qualify for at least one listed occupational series.
• Official transcripts are required for positions with a positive education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management and Governance: Manages IT investment, compliance, financial, and performance data; supports annual portfolio-health assessments; and provides analysis to decision-makers.
• Strategic Alignment and Optimization: Evaluates IT capabilities for alignment with AFRL mission objectives; identifies redundancies and recommends actions.
• Acquisition and Sustainment Support: Supports planning and management of software licenses, hardware maintenance, and contracts; assesses cost, schedule, and risk.
• Metrics and Reporting: Develops, tracks, and reports metrics demonstrating efficiency, value, and compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Process Improvement: Coordinates with stakeholders across DCD and AFRL; improves processes to strengthen delivery and satisfaction.

Skills

Portfolio management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Acquisition support

Performance analysis

Financial management

Education

Engineering education or experience

Computer science education or coursework

Official transcripts if education requirement

Tools

Licensing planning tools

Portfolio management software

Job description

Job Overview

OPEN TO CURRENT DEPT OF AIR FORCE (DAF) CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY. This announcement will be accepting candidate applications until 11:45 PM EST, 21 October 2026.

The position is located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, and will be filled as a DO-02/DR-02 (GS 12/13 or equivalent) grade level.

The position serves as an Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS) Portfolio Manager and acquisition-support professional within the Digital Capabilities Directorate (DCD). This position supports the planning, sustainment, modernization, and governance of digital enterprise capabilities across the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The position integrates IT portfolio management, compliance reporting, performance analysis, software-license planning, hardware-support planning, and stakeholder coordination to ensure IT investments remain aligned with mission priorities and DAF policy.

Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Portfolio Management and Governance: Manages IT investment, compliance, financial, and performance data; supports annual portfolio-health assessments; and provides analysis to the DCD Sustainment Portfolio Owner and other decision-makers.
• Strategic Alignment and Optimization: Evaluates IT capabilities for alignment with AFRL mission objectives, enterprise architecture, functional requirements, and DCD Strategy. Identifies redundant, inefficient, obsolete, or non-interoperable capabilities and recommends appropriate actions.
• Acquisition and Sustainment Support: Supports planning and management of software licenses, hardware maintenance, and support contracts. Assesses cost, schedule, performance, and risk to sustain operational IT capabilities and minimize service disruption.
• Metrics and Reporting: Develops, tracks, and reports metrics demonstrating operational efficiency, effectiveness, customer value, compliance status, and business outcomes. Ensures consistent portfolio reporting for applicable requirements, acquisition, and budgeting forums.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Process Improvement: Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders across DCD and AFRL to advance digital-enterprise priorities. Engages leadership on service-delivery strategies, portfolio issues, risks, and resolution actions. Improves processes to strengthen service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/pay band is required. Relevant experience may include IT portfolio, investment, lifecycle, financial, compliance, governance, acquisition, licensing, hardware support, or cost/schedule/performance/risk management.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Position may require pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position.
• Selective Service registration is required, as applicable.
• Applicants must qualify for at least one listed occupational series; eligibility is based on submitted application materials.
• Official transcripts are required for positions with a positive education requirement.

Occupational Series

• 0801, General Engineer: Must meet OPM professional engineering education or experience requirements.
• 1550, Computer Scientist: Must meet OPM computer science education requirements, including required coursework in computer science, mathematics, and statistics.
• 2210, Information Technology Specialist: Must meet OPM 2210 qualification, specialized experience, and applicable competency requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-organizational teams or programs.
• An advanced academic degree is highly desired.
• Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion and teamwork.

Telework

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

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Series

• 0801
• 1550
• 2210

Additional Information

Resume requirement: Resume may not exceed two pages, and font size should be no smaller than 10pts. Resume with relevant start/end dates in MM/DD/YY format, per experience.

Transcripts/SF-50 requirement: redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Instructions on how to submit your documents are provided in the automated email you will receive once you apply.

Requisition Number 65882

Posting End Date

10/21/2026