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Acquisition Program Manager, 1 SLS

Department of the Air Force
Space Systems Command
United States Space Force / Space Systems Command / 1 SLS

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/22/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 22, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$90,173 - $139,398 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
SF-FY26-6S-NH-1101-3-SPLASH
Control number
876711200

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida is searching for an Acquisition Program Manager to support the 1 SLS (NH-1101-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Program manager within the 1st Space Launch Squadron. The squadron supports sustainment, investment, procurement and RTD&E activities and projects for launch test range Systems. Leads multi-functional teams of government and contractor personnel in executing all aspects of project responsible for developing, establishing, implementing, and controlling contractual, financial, and technical aspects of projects/programs through designated phases of the acquisition cycle.


Ideal Candidate:
Possess program management and acquisition experience. Possess a background in leading acquisition efforts, managing contracts, and Contracting Officer Representative experience is highly desired. Knowledge of the DoW acquisition process and Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Practitioner Certification is also highly desired.


Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of position; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve problems; and all aspects of support.
2. Knowledge of required safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers and avariety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management andcontractors.
4. Ability to plan, organize, analyze problems, translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, evaluate options, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, and manage critical aspects of service contract requirements as related to the assigned functional area and meet deadlines.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • 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.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
  • Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
  • PCS / relocation funding is not available.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Qualifications

The 1101 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Additional information

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.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Space Systems Command

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US

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