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SUPERVISORY ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel CommandMultiple LocationsPosted 2 Oct 2026

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions located here. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is leading DoD acquisition programs, supervising multidisciplinary personnel, communicating program status to senior leaders, representing the program office, and partnering with contracting officers on contract terms, budgets, and scope changes. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive capable of advising senior leadership on large-scale services acquisition portfolios and translating complex data into actionable strategies.

The individual must be skilled at building strategic coalitions with high-level stakeholders and representing the organization's interests in critical executive forums for programs exceeding USD 1OOM. Furthermore, this individual must possess a mastery of defense acquisition regulations and expert knowledge of SCAT I source selections to drive enterprise-wide efficiencies in politically sensitive environments. Ability to serve as the principal advisor to Executive Directors and Senior Leadership.

Requires demonstrated skill in governing large-scale Services Acquisition Portfolios, establishing enterprise metrics, and translating complex operational data into actionable executive decision frameworks Demonstrated skill in standardizing acquisition processes across an enterprise. Candidates must possess the ability to champion and track Category Management and Spend Under Management (SUM) initiatives to drive organizational efficiencies and multi-million-dollar cost savings.

Ability to build, maintain, and leverage crucial working relationships with high-level stakeholders (e.g., AFMC, OAF Services PAE, and Senior Center Functional Chiefs). Requires the skill to negotiate complex inter-agency processes and synchronize enterprise-wide acquisition strategies. Experience in representing organizational interests and commanding authority at critical high­level forums, including Early Strategy and Issue Sessions (ESIS) and Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP).

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Must have the capability to provide strategic oversight for major programs exceeding USD 100M. Mastery of defense acquisition regulations (specifically DAFI 63-138 or DoD equivalent). Requires the ability to proactively analyze, interpret, and integrate shifting statutory policies and Executive Orders into agile, com pliant enterprise workflows. Expert knowledge of Services Category I (SCAT I) source selections and various contract types.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to navigate politically sensitive environments, structure resilient acquisition strategies, and mitigate risks amidst heavy scrutiny and congressional interest. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.

Ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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

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