About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Acquisition Program Manager (NH-1101-03) to work at the Long Range Weapon Kill Chain (LRWKC) Program Office, 96 TW, Range Group, (96 TW/RNXTL) at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.
Selected candidate will Serve as an Acquisition Program Manager, directing and/or supporting the activities of a DoD funded acquisition effort. LRWKC is a 5-year effort that will modify, upgrade, and enhance 96 TW range capabilities to support development & test of next-generation long-range weapons.
Announcement Length/Closes: Until Filled
Location: Eglin Air Force Base
Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year (includes Locality)
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Installation - wide (Eglin AFB, FL)
Incentives:
This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Desired Skills:
- 3 years Program Management experience in a DOW acquisition program office is highly desired
- Experience executing R&D funds, civil engineering task orders, and/or test range programs is desired
- Bachelors degree in a business-related major desired
Major Duties:
- Lead multi-functional teams developing new systems, modifying or upgrading existing systems, and/or integrating new and existing systems
- Apply program management skill and experience while planning and executing budget
- Deliver presentations on program status to leadership, including accomplishments, solutions, and future requirements for support
- Perform Risk Management, Resource management, and contractor oversight throughout the acquisition lifecycle (focus on development and fielding)
- Tailor acquisition processes for speed while balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Collaborate with warfighters and other stakeholders to identify and define requirements
-Manage available resources, consider alternatives, implement cost, schedule and technical performance tradeoffs to deliver quality products and services
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Skill and ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage critical aspects of research and development for a variety of acquisition functions to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships in good standing with individuals and groups within program office and extended work unit..
***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements
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Please send resumes to: Mark Edmunds, Hiring Manager 96 TSSQ/RNXTL mark.edmunds@us.af.mil
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