Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive NAD​/Deputy Director

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs, and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. OPENS: 28 September 2026 CLOSES: 12 October 2026
** IMPORTANT**

• AFNWC is requiring the 2-page resume format for our job announcements. Please access this link to learn more about what to include in your resume: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-include
• If you submit a resume that is more than 2 pages, you may receive an error message. Please submit no more than a 2-page resume to be considered.
• Provide all academic degrees, professional military education and any other professional certifications on your 2-page resume.
• Recruitment and/or relocation bonuses might be offered upon review of qualifications, and other significant factors.
• Candidates may be asked to provide three professional references upon request.
• This position is NOT eligible for remote work. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking one full-time NH-1101-04 position, Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Nuclear Air Delivered (NAD)/Deputy Director M) for the Air Delivered Capabilities Directorate (ND) at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The NH-1101-04 position has a typical 2026 salary range of $107,446 – $164,301 (basic salary without locality included).
  
  Locality for Albuquerque-Santa Fe area is 18.33% of basic salary. Value of Position (VoP) score of 100.
  ** If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated Value of Position, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position. The primary purpose of this Senior Materiel Leader (SML recertification pending) position is to serve as the Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Nuclear Air Delivered (DPAE NAD) and Deputy Director of the Air Delivered Capabilities Directorate as a supervisory acquisition program manager supporting the activities of Department of War (DoW) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) funded nuclear systems acquisition and sustainment efforts.
  
  The goals and objectives of the position are to enable the Air Delivered Capabilities mission to empower war fighter capability through effectively and efficiently integrating nuclear weapons & system requirements with resources to deliver operational capability for the Air Delivered leg of the US Nuclear Deterrent Triad. This mission is accomplished in consonance with Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), United States Air Force (USAF) and Department of War (DoW) directives.
  
  Candidates should have demonstrated experience in working effectively with multiple DoW, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, and private industry organizations. DUTIES:
• Provides advisory, supervisory, positive mentorship, and guidance to a directorate comprised of 300+ military and civilian personnel, six divisions across five operating locations. Plays a vital role in driving efficiency, optimizing performance, and achieving the PAE’s strategic objectives elevating the Center’s air delivered capabilities, ensuring the efficient execution of the air component of the US nuclear deterrence mission.
• Program Execution
  - Works with the designated staff in planning, organizing, and executing the activities of the assigned PAE portfolio. As deputy, exercises independent judgment, initiative and leadership in formulating, directing and evaluating policies and activities for the AF integrated life cycle management.
• Collaboration and Representation/Strategic Planning
  - Builds…