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ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command
TCAQ-M

Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/09/2025 to 12/28/2025
Salary
$90,870 to - $140,476 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Scott AFB, IL
1 vacancy
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
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
USTC-26-12846646-DH
Control number
851939700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

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As a ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER at the NH-1101-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Develops complete strategic and tactical resource plans to support acquisition programs and is responsible for planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of program-related activities across a variety of functional disciplines and organizational elements.
  • Leads Integrated Product Teams and working groups composed of various functional disciplines engaged in developing and recommending acquisition streamlining proposals and implementation plans.
  • Interprets Air Force acquisition, logistics, and program management directives. Stays abreast of regulations, policies, and procedures and provides guidance in interpretation and implementation.
  • Implements mandated initiatives to streamline business operations; develops plans for implementing decisions and procedural changes; monitors and evaluates conformance with policies and procedural guidance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required. In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible at management's discretion
  • This is a Cybersecurity position. Incumbent must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity certificate(s) . (See "Additional Information" section below)
  • This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Selectee must meet Back-to-Basics certification requirements within 36 months of employment. (See "Additional Information" section below)

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH 03 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

  • Applying laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, and integrated life cycle management.
  • Planning, organizing, and managing critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment.
  • Integrating, analyzing, and managing a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in support of the process.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.


Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.


Additional information

Other Notes:

ACQUISITION POSITION: This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet the Back to Basics functional area certification requirements for career category A - Program Management, Level 2 - Practitioner within the timeframe range of 1 - 5 years from appointment date into the position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu)

CYBER SECURITY: This position includes cyber work as an additional duty. Per DoD 8140.03-M, the recipient of this additional duty assignment must achieve the appropriate Foundational Qualification within nine months of assignment, as well as the appropriate Residential Qualification within 12 months of assignment, unless a waiver is granted.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.


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