Director (NH-1101-04) AFTC Strategic Services Directorate

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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.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager (NH-1101-04) to work at HQ AFTC at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, Eglin AFB, FL or Arnold AFB, TN.

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.

Announcement Closes: 10/13/2026

Location: Edwards AFB, CA, Eglin AFB, FL, or Arnold AFB, TN

Typical 2026 salary range: $146,632 - $197,200 (Edwards) $125,776 - $ 187,399 (Eglin/Arnold) per year (includes locality)

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Incentives:

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

This position MAY be eligible for a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Desired Skills:

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 $100M. 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..

Major Duties:

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, DAF 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 high-level forums, including Early Strategy and Issue Sessions (ESIS) and Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASP). Must have the capability to provide strategic oversight for major programs exceeding $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, compliant 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

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.

This is a designated Drug Testing Position.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Top Secret” security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)).

The employee is required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.

This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level within 24 months of assignment.

Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). The selectee must be member of the Acq Corps or be inducted in 6 mo; remains in position for 3 yrs; meet certification requirements or be able to meet them within 2 years; engage in continuous learning activities.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

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ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED