Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager; NH

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The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager (NH-1101-04) to work at the 96th Test Systems Squadron (96 TSSQ/RNXT) at Eglin Air Force Base.

In this position, you will serve as the Portfolio Lead for the Long-Range Weapon Kill Chain (LRWKC) Investment Portfolio, composed of 19 POM initiatives to enhance test capabilities to meet advanced armament testing requirements. This position will lead an interdisciplinary team of 15 Civilians, manage the execution of $850M through FY32, and serve as the programmatic authority to critical stakeholders including AFLCMC/EB Armament Directorate and AFTC Leadership

Location:

Valparaiso, Florida (Eglin Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $125,776 - $192,331 per year (includes locality)
“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”
Telework Information:
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
Travel Requirements:
Up to 25% travel possible
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from
MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

• Plans and oversees the program management efforts of a portfolio of programs relevant to the Test & Evaluation mission for long range weapons systems from acquisition strategy formulation to fielding
• Knowledge of a wide range of acquisition program management fundamentals, policies, practices, standards, regulations and requirements as applying to systems acquisition
• Serves as focal point for collaborating across multi-functional teams including program management, systems engineering, contracting, financial management, logistics and sustainment, and others as required

• Function as the Supervisory Program Manager for the Long-Range Weapons Kill Chain (LRWKC) portfolio
• Oversee the program management activities for the acquisition of multiple specialized instrumentation systems, improvement to current capabilities, and construction projects
• Establish program management criteria and work to convert strategic goals into programs/capabilities.
• Define, establish, and direct organizational focus on the highly complex projects expected to be executed under the LRWKC portfolio
• Exercise first-level supervisory responsibilities over 5 personnel, and second-level supervisory responsibilities over 10 personnel

U.S. Citizenship (Required)

PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: (Required) – For All Positions
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.
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NOTE:

Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)

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