Clarification from the agency

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

• Serves as Division focal point to integrate across functions and use acquisition and technical expertise to advise A8P, MAJCOM, and Air Force leadership as necessary. Integrates developmental planning and POM processes and documents across MAJCOM portfolio.
• 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 AFMC operations.
• Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to AFMC 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.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• 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/faq.html
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• 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
• Incumbent may be required to work other than the normal duty hours in the performance of the job; overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report

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, or will have within 120 days, 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 developmental planning, capability requirements, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Program Objective Memorandum (POM).
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.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Position serves as a senior acquisition and technical advisor to the AFMC Planning and Programming Division, recognized as the developmental planning, capability requirements, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Program Objective Memorandum (POM) expert. Position spans the entire breadth of MAJCOM's portfolio and related missions and recognized as the MAJCOM authority on cross capability and functional activities. In addition, provides senior level Program Management insight, expert guidance and advice regarding cost, schedule and performance of AFMC programs to Center/MAJCOM leadership, Air Force Headquarters Staff, and/or other services/agencies.

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.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. 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 and integrated logistics support (ILS).
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, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support.
5. Ability to 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.

This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 20 NOV 2026, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date.

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.

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.