Acquisition Program Management Specialist, NH-1101-03-Direct Hire Authority

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Summary

This job is open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

1. Develops, implements, and controls contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist.
2. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists, including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration, data management, test, and logistics.
3. Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives.
4. Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives.
5. Prepares, presents, defends, and interprets staff studies to the Program Director and/or other management officials.

Requirements

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 a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at https://afciviliancareers.com

Regulatory:

• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo, please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage: http://acqdemo.hci.mil and Fact Sheet: http://acqdemo.hci.milfaq.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, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

Eligibility

• The public
• U.S. Citizens
• Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Education

• Are you using your education to qualify?
• If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.
• Official transcripts are not required at the time of application, however, if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.
• Click here to check accreditation.

Additional Information

• AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible, click here.
• To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above for this position.
• You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 06/04/2026.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usajobs.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12879880

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.

Optional Documents

• Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees: Most recent performance appraisals dated within the last 3 years showing the official rating of record signed by a supervisor or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
• Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees: List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
• Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions SF50s.

Agency Contact Information

Total Force Service Center Phone: 1-800-525-0102 Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL.CALL.ONLY Address: Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US

Next Steps

Once your application package is received, an acknowledgement email will be sent.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request