Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager

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: 21 September 2026 CLOSES: 5 October 2026
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• Candidates may be asked to provide three professional references upon request. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Integration Directorate, is currently seeking one full-time Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager M) to work in the Nuclear Networks Division (NCN) in support of the Sentinel Program at Hanscom Air Force Base near Bedford, MA or at Hill Air Force Base near Layton, Utah.
  
  The NH-1101-04 position has a typical 2026 salary range of $142,452 – $197,200 (including locality) at Hanscom AFB or $125,776 - $192,331 (including locality) at Hill AFB and a Value of Position (VoP) score of 90.
  ** If the NH-04 applicant’s current VoP/salary is higher, it will not be lowered due to accepting the position. As a Supervisory Program Manager (NH-04) within the Nuclear Networks Division (NCN), this position is tasked to lead the Sentinel NC3 Integrated Product Team (IPT) to transition legacy Minuteman III NC3 systems in support of the Sentinel program. The Sentinel program is an ACAT 1D Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) tasked with delivering a full system replacement for the nation’s Minuteman III ICBM System, providing a critical strategic deterrent to ensure national security.
  
  The incumbent is integral to the strategic execution and overall success of the Sentinel weapon system, which serves as a cornerstone of the nation’s nuclear triad. Operating at the highest levels within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), the incumbent directs mission-critical operations, resolves unprecedented and highly complex challenges, and champions initiatives that directly promote national security through nuclear deterrence.
  
  DUTIES:
• Direct the cost, schedule, performance, and risk management of highly complex, high-visibility engineering and acquisition programs, aligning execution with Air Force, AFNWC, and DoD strategic deterrent objectives. This includes establishing long-term program baselines, implementing robust risk mitigation frameworks, and ensuring the seamless system integration of modern nuclear modernization capabilities.
• Exercise full supervisory authority over a multi-disciplinary workforce of engineers and program managers, driving professional development, executing hiring, and translating leadership directives into actionable team items. In addition, this involves cultivating a high-performance culture, mentoring the next generation of acquisition leaders, and managing workforce sizing to meet evolving mission demands.
• Serve as the authoritative expert and strategic advisor to senior DoD leadership on engineering, testing, and operational issues, while proactively identifying and resolving complex, cross-boundary technical challenges. This requires diagnosing systemic engineering hurdles, conducting rigorous technical…