Time Acquisition Program/Project Manager (NH-1101-03) 96RN/TSSQ

Air Force Test Center; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Eglin Air Force Base is seeking a Full-Time Acquisition Program/Project Manager NH-1101-03 to lead or support DoD-funded acquisition efforts. The role involves directing program activities, managing budgets, and coordinating with warfighters and stakeholders to define requirements.

The position requires 3+ years PM experience, a business-related degree, and includes up to 25% travel. Salary ranges from $89,508 to $138,370 plus locality.

Qualifications

• 3 years program management experience in a DoD acquisition program office.
• Experience executing R&D funds, civil engineering task orders, and/or test range programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related major.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-functional teams developing new systems, modifying or upgrading existing systems, and/or integrating new and existing systems.
• Apply program management skills and experience while planning and executing budget.
• Deliver presentations on program status to leadership, including accomplishments, solutions, and future requirements for support.
• Perform Risk Management, Resource management, and contractor oversight throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Tailor acquisition processes for speed while balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Collaborate with warfighters and other stakeholders to identify and define requirements.

Skills

Program management

R&D funds

Civil engineering tasks

Test range programs

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related field

Job description

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NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Acquisition Program/Project Manager NH-1101-03 to work at the 96 Test Wing, Range Group (96RN/TSSQ) at Eglin Air Force Base.

Serve as an Acquisition Program/Project Manager, directing or supporting the activities of a DoD funded acquisition effort.

Announcement Closes: 11/25/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year (includes locality) “If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Desired Skills:

• 3 years Program Management experience in a DOW acquisition program office is highly desired
• Experience executing R&D funds, civil engineering task orders, and/or test range programs is desired
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related major desired.

Major Duties:

• Lead multi-functional teams developing new systems, modifying or upgrading existing systems, and/or integrating new and existing systems
• Apply program management skills and experience while planning and executing budget
• Deliver presentations on program status to leadership, including accomplishments, solutions, and future requirements for support
• Perform Risk Management, Resource management, and contractor oversight throughout the acquisition lifecycle (focus on development and fielding)
• Tailor acquisition processes for speed while balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Collaborate with warfighters and other stakeholders to identify and define requirements
• Manage available resources, consider alternatives, implement cost, schedule and technical performance tradeoffs to deliver quality products and services.

Qualifications/Requirements:

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. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP):

Type: 4 - Non-Critical Acquisition Position Category: A – Program Management

Level: 2 – Practitioner

This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.

Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report."

Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.

Financial Statement Position Coding: 2 – OGE 450

Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) by military or commercial aircraft up to 20 days per year.

Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.

Knowledge of security regulations, practices, and procedures to include appropriate handling of proprietary data.

Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.

Skill and ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage critical aspects of research and development for a variety of acquisition functions

Ability to coordinate and collaborate with various functions of systems acquisition including engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.

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.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED