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SUPERVISORY ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Department of the Air Force Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
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Summary
Click on Learn more about this agency button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
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.
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates 03/24/2026 to 07/22/2026
Salary $125,776 to - $192,331 per year
Pay scale & grade NH 4
Location FEW vacancies in the following location: Maxwell AFB AL
Remote job No
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Permanent
Work schedule Full-time
Service Competitive
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 1101 General Business And Industry
Supervisory status Yes
Security clearance Other
Drug test No
Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number AFMC-110104-12919147-MM
Control number 862317700
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
Duties
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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. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
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. Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with other coordinating members, offices or organizations within the AF or DoD arena and/or with outside organizations or companies to address problems, technical developments, program changes, etc.
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.
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Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Males must be registered for Selective Service (see Legal and Regulatory Guidance). If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory. This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/fact.html. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Position may require an appropriate security clearance. Employee must maintain current certifications. Position may be subject to random drug testing. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
Disclosure of Political Appointments All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
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.
Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP).
Qualifications
Conditions of Employment Continued These are acquisition positions and are covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program. The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act requirements applicable to the duties of the positions. Must have Advanced Certification in Program Management or the ability to earn Advanced Certification within grace period (48 months) from appointment to initial position requiring Advanced Certification in Program Management.
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions (Administrative and Management Positions).
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband (NH-03) equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience must include one or more of the following areas:
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Additional information
This is an acquisition demonstration project position (NH-04) equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants / Reemployed Annuitants Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
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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.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or insufficient information and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
APPRAISALS & AWARDS Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance-related rating and/or awards in your resume.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran and preference eligible as applicable when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a certification memo in lieu of a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the members military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 07/22/2026.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12919147
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The most recent is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
A complete Application Questionnaire.
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded (i.e., resume) is received accurately and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Agency contact information
Total Force Service Center Phone: 1-800-525-0102 Email: DO NOT EMAIL, CALL ONLY Address: AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433 US
Next steps
Once your application package is received, an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:
Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran and preference eligible as applicable when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a certification memo in lieu of a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the members military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 07/22/2026.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12919147
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The most recent is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
A complete Application Questionnaire.
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded (i.e., resume) is received accurately and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
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Agency contact information
Total Force Service Center Phone: 1-800-525-0102 Email: DO NOT EMAIL, CALL ONLY Address: AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433 US
Next steps
Once your application package is received, an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
Expand/Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:
Summary
Click on Learn more about this agency button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
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.
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates 03/24/2026 to 07/22/2026
Salary $125,776 to - $192,331 per year
Pay scale & grade NH 4
Location FEW vacancies in the following location: Maxwell AFB AL
Remote job No
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Permanent
Work schedule Full-time
Service Competitive
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 1101 General Business And Industry
Supervisory status Yes
Security clearance Other
Drug test No
Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number AFMC-110104-12919147-MM
Control number 862317700
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