ACQUISITON PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

ACQUISITON PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Randolph AFB, Texas

Salary Range: $106932 - $139013 Per Year

Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an AETC headquarters Acquisition Services Life-Cycle Program Manager for an assigned program/project/service contract; establishes, monitors, directs, integrates and executes all activities involved in researching, developing, establishing, implementing, and controlling contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a contracted services program through designated phases of the acquisition and life cycle management processes.

Major Duties:

• Develops, implements, executes, and controls contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a services program through designated phases of the acquisition and life-cycle sustainment management plans Represents the organization and higher management echelons to provide status information on assigned programs/projects, as required, in high level meetings and discussions with senior government officials, both within and outside the DOD and to senior contractor/industry personnel Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, logistics, communication-electronics, finance, quality assurance, and civil engineering Performs work associated with a wide range of contract and management methods to implement special program projects Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program services and support objectives

Qualifications: 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, Administrative and Management positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Expert knowledge of quality management principles and methods to develop agency plans, policies and procedures for acquisition quality management systems to be used by the Program Management Flight/Branch and the geographically separated units and it's contracted business partners; Expert knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of services acquisition and program management to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of program development and sustainment but require significant application of new principles. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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: 1. Knowledge of the laws, principles, policies, and practices of acquisition, Performance Based Service Contracts, life-cycle management planning and program management. 2. Knowledge of business, industrial management, operations and maintenance services (O&M), contracting procedures, technical concepts, and services practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities. 3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the acquisition and program management process. 4. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis and resolution of complex problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to resolve problems. 5. Knowledge of program management and team leadership principles and ability to apply those principles. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy, including ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit. 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.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/16/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12848444 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-16