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SUPERVISORY ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command/ A5/A8ZE

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to plan and direct the activities of a Branch level organization. To serve as a first-level supervisor, planning, directing, organizing and exercising leadership over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Enterprise Technology Branch.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/30/2026 to 08/28/2026
Salary
$130,461 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
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
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFMC-110101-12949431-REO
Control number
867135700

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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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DUTY 1: 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.

DUTY 2: Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Enterprise Technology Branch ensuring that organization complies with legal,
regulatory, DoD, and DAF directed requirements to meet mission and customer requirements.

DUTY 3: Leads, manages, directs, or is responsible for enterprise-wide technology initiatives to include SAP-IT Lead Command efforts on
behalf of AFMC/CC. Directs and coordinates the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff of military, civilian, and/or contractors.
Partners with SAF/AAZ, SAF/CNZ, and other DoD and DAF organizations to provide enterprise SAP-IT solutions to users globally.

DUTY 4: Leads coordination with program and project managers at Higher Headquarters and AFMC field units to develop, operate, and
modify policies to ensure Command applications meet mission/project requirements. Stays abreast of changes in policy direction, keeping
leadership informed of impacts on organizational requirements.

DUTY 5: Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees, special IT projects, and compliance
inspections.

DUTY 6: Represents the Enterprise Technology Branch at higher levels within the organization and contractor organizations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance. www.sss.gov
  • 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/faq.html
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • 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
  • Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • 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.
  • PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations.
  • The employee must be eligible and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, as well as be eligible to be granted and maintain access to Special Access Programs

Qualifications

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. Examples of specialized experience includes understanding of advanced cybersecurity principles and practices, including risk management, threat analysis, and mitigation strategies. Ability to provide oversight of multiple cybersecurity and IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and managing related activities such as life cycle management and program governance. Experience in managing functional and infrastructure requirements, analyzing and determining the potential for meeting mission needs through strategic IT planning. Ability to lead the analysis, review, revision, and development of policy and guidance related to cybersecurity and IT. Proven track record of establishing and maintaining relationships across the cybersecurity and IT fields, working effectively with various stakeholders to achieve common goals.

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.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to lead teams and direct strategic management of information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance. Information Assurance (IA) experience is desired. This position includes information assurance (IA) work. Must be eligible and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, as well as be eligible to be granted and maintain access to Special Access Programs. Based on unique work environment and special program requirements and processes, Special Access Program/Special Access Required (SAP/SAR) experience is highly desired.

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:

1. Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and
initiatives and cybersecurity.

2. Knowledge of DAF enterprise IT goals and objectives, risk management requirements including Risk
Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity principles. Has understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities,
and the operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. Familiarity with cloud computing service models such as
Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).

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

4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production,
support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as
engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.

5. Ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory
employees.

6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.

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 most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, 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.

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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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.

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.

Air Force Materiel Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
Wright Patterson AFB
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
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