OT&E Program Management Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan (FERS)

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at Offutt AFB, NE is seeking an OT&E Program Management Specialist (NH0301-03) to lead operational testing of major DoW weapon systems across design, development, production and fielding. You will plan, coordinate, execute, and report OT&E activities, ensure compliance with DoD directives, and oversee ACAT I/II programs.

U.S. citizenship and 3–5 years in Agile/DevSecOps environments required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 3–5 years’ experience with Agile software development and software testing.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence and DevSecOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT&E activities for assigned major weapon systems.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and report on operational tests.
• Coordinate DoD/DoW oversight for ACAT I/II programs.

Tools

Jira/Confluence

DevSecOps

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service, we don’t just support the mission — we help shape the future of national defense through discovery, innovation, and unwavering dedication.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking an OT&E Program Management Specialist, NH0301-03 at Offutt AFB, NE. In this role you will serve as the agency lead for assigned operational testing of Department of War (DoW) Acquisition Category (ACAT) I, II, or DoW oversight for a major weapon system programs. Leads, plans, coordinates, executes, and reports on operational test activities during the design, development, production and fielding of new and/or modified major DoW weapon systems.

SALARY RANGE: $76,463 - $118,204 not including locality pay.

Relocation or recruitment may be authorized

Afcs Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
• Paid Vacation Time: 13-26 days per year based on length of employment
• Health Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
• Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), such as; 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

Qualifications/Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required

Candidate should have 3-5 years’ experience with a background in Agile Software Development, Jira/Confluence, DevSecOps environment and software testing.

Education requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of nuclear operations and command and control for conducting major operations such as war, military operations other than war, mobilization, and deployment to evaluate mission readiness of new or modified weapon systems to include operations or maintenance expertise as it applies to assigned programs.
• Knowledge of nuclear operations program goals, objectives, and operational missions while planning, coordinating, and budgeting OT&E test activities, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
• Knowledge sufficient to analyze and draw conclusions regarding test mission results and write technical reports appropriate for senior AF, DoD, and joint service executive and technical level reviews.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the planning and assessment of operational tests for highly complex weapon systems and subsystems.
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret high-level guidelines including general, DoD, Joint Service, and military service directives and instructions requiring considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to issues or problems.
• Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints; to gather, assemble, analyze facts, form conclusions, devise and recommend solutions to problems; and work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

Other Significant Facts Pertaining To This Position Are

• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer