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ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command · Dayton, OH 45402 · Posted Jul 23, 2026

Full-timeOn-siteBusiness Development
Pay
$130,461 – $197,200/yr
Schedule
Full-time
Closes
Nov 20, 2026

About the role

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 a senior acquisition and technical advisor to the AFMC Special Access Program Management Office and as the recognized Special Access Program/Special Access Required (SAP/SAR) developmental planning, capability requirements, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Program Objective Memorandum expert. Serves as Division focal point to integrate across functions and use acquisition and technical expertise to advise SAPMO, MAJCOM, and Air Force leadership as necessary. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with HQ AFMC offices, AFMC Centers, and other MAJCOMs, AirStaff, other Services/Agencies and DoD Offices. Serves as a technical and acquisition advisor to senior MAJCOM, Air Force, and DoD subject matter experts and/or agency officials responsible for broad SAP operations. Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to SAP developmental planning, program execution, and planning and programming. Accomplishes professional development and maintains acquisition and technological proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional experts, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, formal training, and Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) organizations.

What we are looking for

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 is experience in serving as a technical and acquisition advisor to senior MAJCOM, Air Force, and DoD leadership regarding broad Special Access Program (SAP) operations, utilizing a mastery-level knowledge of the complete materiel acquisition life-cycle from requirements generation through test execution. Experience also includes applying acquisition procedures, strategic planning, and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process to advance capabilities, execute funds, and manage risk across all major program areas. Experience in analyzing, planning, and adjusting the work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program objectives within available resources and strict safety and security regulations for classified areas. Experience also includes establishing effective working relationships across DoD agencies to negotiate, defend, and clearly communicate highly complex technical and acquisition concepts to senior leaders, decision-makers, and non-specialists at various security levels. 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. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. IDEAL CANDIDATE: Position serves as a senior acquisition and technical advisor to the AFMC Special Access Program Management Office (SAPMO) and as the recognized Special Access Program/Special Access Required (SAP/SAR) developmental planning, capability requirements, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Program Objective Memorandum (POM) expert. Position spans the entire breadth of MAJCOM's SAP portfolio and related missions and recognized as the MAJCOM authority on cross capability and functional SAP activities. Ideal Candidate will provide senior level Program Management insight, expert guidance and advice regarding cost, schedule and performance of SAP/SAR programs to Center/MAJCOM leadership, Air Force Headquarters Staff, and/or other services/agencies. Based on unique work environment and special program requirements and processes, position requires Special Access Program/Special Access Required (SAP/SAR) experience. 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: Mastery level knowledge of the effective use and application of acquisition procedures, elements, and techniques to advance capabilities and improve materiel resource planning, execution, and assessment across all major AFMC special program areas. Knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to acquisition capability development and strategic planning and programming. Specifically, knowledge of current acquisition Program Management principles such as requirements generation, funds execution, contracting methodologies, milestone approvals, risk assessments, systems engineering management, and test execution to cover the entire materiel acquisition life-cycle.…

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