Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
OPEN: 26 JANUARY 2026
CLOSES: 06 FEBRUARY 2026
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Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking a full-time Supervisory Acquisition Program Management Specialist to work in the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate, Future Capabilities and Technology Insertion Division at Hill Air Force Base near Layton, Utah.
This position (967664) is an NH-1101-04 position which has a typical 2026 salary range of $125,776 - $192,331.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Deputy Division Chief within the ICBM Future Technology Development Division assisting the Division Chief in the advancing of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) technologies and delivering innovative capabilities to outpace adversary threats and strengthen nuclear deterrence.
The Deputy Division Chief oversees all functions of the four branches (Advanced Planning, Digital Futures, Next Generation Reentry Capabilities, and Test Capabilities) and spearheads the day-to-day activities of the workforce.
*This position is not eligible for remote or full time telework; situational-based agreements may be available at the discretion of the hiring manager.
DUTIES SUMMARY:
- As the ICBM Futures Deputy Division Chief, oversees and supervises multiple Branch Chiefs (NH-04s) while serving as a Second Line Supervisor.
- Oversees multiple aspects of the project teams to include product support, deployment, security, information technology, infrastructure, digital acquisition and engineering, software, test, product systems, and risk management.
- Focuses on all aspects of the technology life cycle but primarily the development of transition-ready technologies to improve and modernize ICBM weapon systems.
- Oversees civilian and military personnel assignments and actions for the Division.
- Spearheads funds reviews while executing obligation and expenditure goals; builds and maintains budgets, schedules, and performance standards for the team.
- Oversees and leads various senior level working groups and teams ensuring the integration of all program participants to solve critical program issues and concerns.
- Assists in setting the strategy to meet PEO’s expectations and regularly communicates program status.
- Serves as a senior mentor while helping train the workforce. Promotes the professional development of the entire Division and fosters a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.
- Oversees and supports digital acquisition and engineering concept planning; design and development; and integration, testing and verification at the system, element, or component level.
- Continually engages with an extended and geographically dispersed team including subject matter experts from across the ICBM Systems Directorate, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Missile Defense Agency, Navy SSP, Department of War and Department of Energy Labs, and others to ensure the program’s acquisition strategy and activities are successfully planned, coordinated, and executed.
SKILLS:
- This position requires a minimum of eight (8) or more years of progressively complex acquisition experience, with at least 4 years in a program office or similar organization.
- Capability to manage the maturation of technology and early development items against a technology roadmap is highly valued.
- Experience in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, support of systems, subsystems or equipment and coordinating various aspects of systems acquisitions such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, and test is highly valued.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and reach technically informed decisions or recommendations to senior leaders is highly valued.
- Strong communication, leadership skills, coalition building, strategic/innovative thinking and second level supervision at the NH-04 level is highly valued.
- Experience with organizational team building, leading the integration of multiple organizations, and setting clear mission objectives to achieve desired results and outcomes is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: (NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE)
- U.S. CITIZENSHIP
- Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
- In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- Your resume is key to evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities; be clear and specific when describing experience. If using Microsoft Word, please use 2018 or a more recent version, as MS Word 97-2003 documents are no longer viewable.
HOW TO APPLY:
- When applying at the link below, please use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
- Click here to apply: https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a05Rw000004BC5BIAW by Midnight Eastern Time, 06 FEBRUARY 2026. Complete your application and upload your resume and any additional documents (e.g., unofficial transcripts, certifications, professional references, cover letters, etc.).
- **IMPORTANT**
- Please submit your resume and supporting documents in MS Word or PDF format.
- Your resume is key to evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities; be clear and specific when describing experience to improve your chances of getting an interview.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be covered. Recruitment incentives/relocation expenses are authorized on a case-by-case basis.
- If you have questions about this position or about the application process, please contact AFNWC Talent Acquisition at afnwc.dpd.talentacquisitions@us.af.mil.
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U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.