SUPERVISORY ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command; Illinois; On-site; USD 129,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command in Illinois seeks a Supervisory Acquisition Program Management Specialist under Direct Hire Authority to direct or support a DoD funded acquisition effort.

The role leads acquisition activities, supervises personnel, and delivers program status presentations to senior officers and civilians. It also collaborates with contracting officers on terms, plans, budgets, and scope changes.

Qualifications

• Directs or supports DoD-funded acquisition efforts.
• Supervises personnel management responsibilities.
• Delivers program status presentations to senior officers and civilians.

Responsibilities

• Leads acquisition activities directly or in support of DoD-funded efforts.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Delivers presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems/analysis/solutions, requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives to senior leaders and contractors.
• Collaborates with contracting officers to approve terms, budgets, and scope changes.

Skills

Acquisition program management

Supervisory leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Accredited education evidence

Job description

SUPERVISORY ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Acquisition Program/Project Manager, directing or supporting the activities of a DoD funded acquisition effort.

Key Responsibilities

Leads, manages, directs or is responsible for acquisition activities either directly, or in support of DoD funded acquisition efforts. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.

Delivers presentations on acquisition program status, accomplishments, problems/analysis/solutions, requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives to senior military officers and civilians in other program offices, or the command and with using supporting commands. Represents the program office at higher levels within the organization and contractor organizations.

Works in conjunction with the contracting officer to approve terms and conditions set forth in contract negotiations, contracting plans, budgets, and changes to the scope of work to be done by the contractor.

Requirements & Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $128967 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.