PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

HQ USAF and Support Elements

Arlington (VA)

Remote

USD 144,000 - 187,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

HQ USAF and Support Elements in Arlington, VA seeks a senior Air Force Program Management Specialist with nuclear expertise to advise Air Force headquarters on defense acquisition and budget issues. The role supports the Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Life Cycle Management System.

You will plan policies, provide expert counsel, and collaborate across Air Staff, Joint Staff, and MAJCOMs to shape nuclear programs and related weapon system requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior Air Force Program Management Specialist with nuclear expertise in the Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Life Cycle Management System and provide expert guidance to Air Force headquarters staff.
Plan, organize and develop policies and guidelines for the Life Cycle Management System to provide expert counsel, analytical services and advice to higher levels of management.
Collaborate with Air Staff, Joint Staff, COCOMs and MAJCOMs in advocacy of nuclear and nuclear-related programmatic and budgeting matters within the Air Force Corporate Structure.
Apply aviator nuclear expertise to influence directives, guidance and interaction with Air Staff, Joint Staff, COCOMs and MAJCOMs in requirements, acquisition and budget processes.
Prepare reports, responses to queries, justifications and background papers on technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignments.
Maintain a continuous liaison with other Air Staff, service headquarters counterparts and DOD offices.

Job description

Hiring Agency: HQ USAF and Support Elements

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a senior Air Force Program Management Specialist and to provide Air Force military rated nuclear expertise in the Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Life Cycle Management System, and provide expert guidance and advice to Air Force headquarters staff.

The work is to plan, organize and develop policies and guidelines for Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Life Cycle Management System to provide expert counsel, analytical services and advice to higher levels of management.

Duties Applying Air Force military rated nuclear expertise collaborates w/ Air Staff, Joint Staff, COCOMs and MAJCOMs in advocacy of all nuclear and nuclear related programmatic and budgeting as a part of the Air Force Corporate Structure to develop AF position on nuclear weapons, nuclear-capable aircraft and long-range strike issues.

Applying Air Force military aviator nuclear expertise injects a direct presence via panels, shaping directives guidance and interaction with Air Staff, Joint Staff, COCOMs and MAJCOMs in the requirements, acquisition, programming and budget process integrates AF nuclear/combat aircraft capabilities. Prepares reports, responses to queries, justifications and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignment.

Applying Air Force military rated nuclear expertise maintains a continuous liaison with other Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts and DOD offices.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with HQ USAF and Support Elements, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.