Acquisition Program Management Specialist

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This position is a NH-1101-03 which has a typical 2026 salary range of $90,479 - $139,871 (Including locality). Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking a full-time Acquisition Program Management Specialist (009722571M) for the Weapons Generation Facilities (WGF) Program Office in the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), Program Management and Integration Directorate (PI), Kirtland AFB, NM. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Acquisition Program Manager in the AFNWC/PIM Division responsible for acquiring over $2B of new nuclear Weapons Generation Facilities (WGF) to replace the Air Force’s aging nuclear weapons storage and maintenance areas. Desired Requirements At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade of GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Experience with the USAF nuclear enterprise. Working knowledge of DOD 5000 series acquisition policy. Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and DoD program management. Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities. Knowledge of missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the acquisition process. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups. Ability to lead teams and plan, organize, manage, and brief on critical aspects of research, development, production/construction, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel. Duties Responsible for proactively developing, establishing, implementing, controlling, and briefing contractual, financial, and technical aspects of the WGF MILCON program. Plan and execute the management and acquisition strategies for assigned projects/programs within cost, schedule, performance, and within nuclear facilities certification baselines. Support leadership to achieve AFNWC and Directorate goals and objectives; identify and resolve highly complex problems crossing organizational boundaries; advise and brief leadership of significant actions and/or risks and recommend solutions; support leadership in establishing effective communication with stakeholders. Provide input into source selection and contractor monitoring of acquisition phases from development through production and deployment. Analyze interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity; develop recommendations to solve problems; and apply program management principles to guide program accomplishment through the various phases of the acquisition cycle. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, security, nuclear certification, construction, program control, risk management, configuration/data management, and logistics. Ensure system requirements are formalized into appropriate specifications for execution. Negotiate and resolve controversial issues, advocate proposals and recommendations, and report on progress in resolving critical issues. Requirements for the Position United States Citizenship. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance. Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours, including evenings and weekends, and may be subject to recall. Overtime, comp time, or credit hours may be required. This position is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) and designated for ACAT III program managers. Employee must be a member of the Acquisition Corps at the time of appointment and execute a written agreement to remain in Federal Service in this position for at least three years. Employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. ACAT III PM positions require Practitioner level of Certification in Program Management (PM). Work will occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. This position meets the executive exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.205). This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. #J-18808-Ljbffr Air Force Civilian Service