Program Manager - DoD Credentialing & Contracts

DEFTEC Corporation; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

DEFTEC Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to lead the AFCOOL Purchasing Agent contract at Maxwell AFB. You will supervise the Purchasing Agent team, own contract performance, staffing, financial controls, and required deliverables for credentialing exams and study materials.

You will serve as the primary interface with the Contracting Officer, COR, and AFCOOL leadership, ensuring on-time purchases, strong cost controls, and compliance with Privacy Act and security requirements in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams and managing budgets, purchasing, or invoicing.
• Experience with AFAEMS and AIPortal, or a comparable education or personnel records system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports and process documentation.
• Ability to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 (NACI) background investigation and a Common Access Card (CAC), and to gain base access at Maxwell AFB. A security clearance is not required.
• PMP certification and prior Air Force, DoD, or federal education program experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for the Contracting Officer, COR, and AFCOOL Program Office, responding quickly to requests and briefing program status.
• Ensure exam and course purchases are paid within three duty days of approval, at the approved cost, with a payment error rate of 1% or less and every receipt recorded in AFAEMS.
• Oversee monthly invoice and financial reporting, including WAWF submissions and bank statements, and identify cost savings toward the 5% reduction goal.
• Deliver the weekly, monthly, and grade status reports, the Quality Control Plan, and the annual SOP review on time and accurately.
• Keep customer service strong for Airmen, Guardians, and vendors, resolving payment issues and complaints as they arise.
• Ensure the team protects PII and CUI, completes required security training, and follows CAC, base access, and OPSEC requirements.
• Travel up to four times a year for roadshows and base visits.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budget management

Purchasing

Invoicing

Communication

Security processes

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or related field

Tools

AFAEMS

AIPortal

CAC access

Job description

DEFTEC Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to lead the AFCOOL Purchasing Agent contract at Maxwell AFB. You will supervise the Purchasing Agent team, own contract performance, staffing, financial controls, and required deliverables for credentialing exams and study materials.

You will serve as the primary interface with the Contracting Officer, COR, and AFCOOL leadership, ensuring on-time purchases, strong cost controls, and compliance with Privacy Act and security requirements in a