Senior Technical Acquisition Advisor

Air Force Civilian Service; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

TSP retirement plan

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks two Senior Technical Acquisition Advisors (GS-1101-15) to manage acquisition activities for SAF/CDM at Fort Washington, MD. You will advise the Director on acquisition and regulatory matters, interface with SAF/AQ and SAF/GCQ, and craft acquisition strategies to meet DoD and agency needs.

The role emphasizes streamlined program execution to deliver operational capabilities, with DHA designation and demanding security requirements including possible polygraph

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Position requires Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAP access and possible polygraph.
• DHA designation and mobility requirements included in the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all acquisition activities for SAF/CDM and advise the Director on acquisition matters.
• Interface with SAF/AQ and SAF/GCQ on regulatory actions and guidance.
• Develop acquisition strategies to meet government and agency requirements.
• Drive streamlined program execution to accelerate delivery of operational capabilities.

Skills

Acquisition policy

DOD/DA policies

Oral communications

Interagency coordination

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for two Senior Technical Acquisition Advisors (GS-1101-15) to work at the Concepts, Development and Management Office, located at Fort Washington, Maryland.

In this position you will serve as the Senior Technical Acquisition Advisor for CDM programs and projects. Responsible for all acquisition activities of the Air Force Concepts, Development & Management Office (SAF/CDM). Advises the Director on all acquisition and business-related matters and interfaces directly with SAF/AQ, and SAF/GCQ for all regulatory acquisition actions. Develops acquisition strategies to ensure that CDM, multiple government, service, and agency requirements are satisfied. Special emphasis is placed on a streamlined program execution that accelerates delivery of operational capabilities to the field.

This is a Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) position.

Salary Range is $169,279 - $197,200 Annually based on experience.

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), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Requirements For This Position

• U.S. Citizenship
• Position is designated Special-sensitive; incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAPs) and may be subject to polygraph examination. A non-disclosure statement must be signed.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Employee may be subject to counterintelligence scope polygraph testing.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Unless specifically waived by the appropriate Component official, (i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the Component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary) or if the employee is 'grandfathered' under 10 U.S.C. 1736 (c) (1), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference: 10 U.S.C. 1733 and 1737): - Selectee must be a member of an Acquisition Corps at the time of appointment. - Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal Service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206)
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position; the APDP level required specifically for this position will be identified locally.
• Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• This is a Mission- Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

Recruitment Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities (ksa)

• Incumbent should be a skilled authoritarian on developing and interpreting acquisition and contracting policy. Mastery of DOD and Air Force policy and procedures including events and milestones in the appropriate contracting activities. Knowledge and continuous awareness of Congressional, DOD and DA initiatives, which impact Acquisition policy to determine whether or not they conflict and how to implement.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of plans and programs for managing, planning, budgeting and executing operations utilizing diverse support structures and inter-agency cooperation on advanced concepts, principles and practices such as Surveillance & Reconnaissance systems; Special Communications; Information Operations; Collection Management and Operations; Research, development, test and engineering; Systems integration; Cyberspace Operations; Cyberspace information assurance and security systems; Information Systems; Data Engineering; Planning, Programming, & Budgeting System (PPBS), special operations, or similar operations.
• Knowledge of policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to budget formulation and financial management. Comprehensive knowledge of revolving funds and annual and multiple-year appropriations; their characteristics, uses, and applications as they relate to acquisition processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.
• Extensively skilled in oral communications to present sensitive information and/or recommendations on complex matters to higher authorities; skilled in written communications sufficient to develop guidance, regulations and directives dealing with complex issues and maintain good working relations.
• Mastery in establishing and maintain highly productive working relationships with team members, clients, industry experts, and others including interpersonal effectiveness with executive management, peers, employees, and contractors as well as in building relationships and maintaining close coordination with a range of customers.

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.