Supervisory Acquisition Program Management Specialist - Authority

Position: SUPERVISORY ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Acquisition Program/Project Manager, directing or supporting the activities of a DoD funded acquisition effort.

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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Acquisition Program/Project Manager, directing or supporting the activities of a DoD funded acquisition effort.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/09/2026 to 07/08/2026

Salary $107,446 - $164,301 per year

Salary range listed is the base salary minimum and maximum. Actual pay calculations with locality will be determined upon selection.

Pay scale & grade NH 4

Locations

FEW vacancies in the following locations:

Eglin AFB, FL

Robins AFB, GA

Hanscom AFB, MA

Patuxent River, MD

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Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Tinker AFB, OK

Hill AFB, UT

Arlington, VA

Remote job No Telework eligible No 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

Job family (Series)

* 1101 General Business And Industry

Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number AFMC-MM Control number

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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* Leads, manages, directs or is responsible for acquisition activities either directly, or in support of DoD funded acquisition efforts.

* Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

* Delivers presentations on acquisition program status, accomplishments, problems/analysis/solutions, requirements for support and promotion of program objectives to senior military officers and civilians in other program offices, or the command and with using supporting commands.

* Represents the program office at higher levels within the organization and contractor organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other coordinating members, offices, or organizations within the AF or DoD arena and/or with outside organizations or companies to address problems, technical developments, program changes, etc.

* Works in conjunction with the contracting officer to approve terms and conditions set forth in contract negotiations, contracting plans, budgets, and changes to the scope of work to be done by the contractor.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* 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:

* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

* For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD Acq Demo Homepage (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Fact Sheet .html

* Recruitment incentives may be authorized

* Position may require an appropriate security clearance

* Employee must maintain current certifications

* Position may be subject to random drug testing

* Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays

* Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

* Disclosure of Political Appointments

* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

* 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.

* Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.

* This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP).

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued

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