Acquisition Program Management Specialists
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OPEN: 28 JANUARY 2026
CLOSES: 18 FEBRUARY 2026
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking full-time Acquisition Program Management Specialists to work in the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate, Mk21A program at Hill Air Force Base near Layton, Utah.
These positions (960694, 988052, 986532) are NH-1101-03s which have a typical 2026 salary range of $89,508 - $138,370.
**IMPORTANT**
- AFNWC is requiring the 2-page resume format for our job announcements. Please access this link to learn more about what to include in your resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
- If you submit a resume that is more than 2 pages, you may receive an error message. Please submit no more than a 2-page resume to be considered.
- Provide all academic degrees, professional military education and any other professional certifications on your 2-page resume.
Mk21A is a major defense acquisition program to design, develop, produce, and deploy an integrated Reentry Vehicle (RV) capable of delivering the W87-1 warhead. The program is part of a collaborative effort between the United States Air Force, Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Department of Defense (DoD) industry partners.
The primary purpose of these positions are to serve as a Program Managers (PMs) within the Mk21A ACAT1B Program. PM’s in AFNWC solve highly complex problems and take part in a variety of projects to promote national security through nuclear deterrence.
These positions will plan, organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, configuration/data management, technical data, test, and logistics. Positions will review the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives and delivering capability on cost and schedule.
DUTIES:
- Perform typical personnel management tasks, such as managing work within the Branch; organizing and conducting training; acquiring necessary resources to accomplish the mission; and providing feedback.
- Monitor prime contract execution (e.g., cost, schedule, performance, risk, etc.), and advises leadership on technical design, material development, acquisition, test, and operational issues related to requirements, systems engineering, finance, performance, and schedule trade-offs.
- Oversee technical and program support to the ACAT 1B Mk21A Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Contract, and subsequent production contracts.
- Review products delivered by the EMD prime contractor and attends various technical and programmatic forums to ensure EMD activities are progressing to meet both program schedule and technical objectives leading to flight testing, Milestone C approval, and the ultimate on-time fielding of the Mk21A.
- Engage with extended and geographically dispersed teams, including subject matter experts and executive-level representatives from across the AFNWC, other government organizations, and other key stakeholders to ensure technical and programmatic activities are successfully planned, coordinated, and executed.
- Develop and present technical and programmatic briefings to Senior Leadership and Mission Partners.
- Manage program managing workload for assigned areas of responsibility, reviews and allocates tasks across team members, directs program evaluations, and leads reviews of documentation for Mk21A Branch.
- Mentor, guide and direct program managers within the Mk21A Branch on program issues; assure that assigned employees work as a cohesive team; and provide employees with opportunities that foster professional career development.
SKILLS:
- Progressively complex acquisition program management experience that preferably included ICBM weapon system.
- Refined communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills sufficient to effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, as well as independence, assertiveness, self-reliance, and tenacity to get the job done.
- Experience in ACAT I/II/III acquisition; working knowledge of DoD Directive 5000.02 The Defense Acquisition System is highly desired.
- Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills with demonstrated experience in leading, influencing and collaborating in a diverse, multi-functional team environment that includes external functional and operational stakeholders is highly desired.
- Experience preparing and presenting briefings, reports, findings and recommendations, program information, written summaries and results from synthesized data and/or metric analysis etc., with senior leadership, external stakeholders and customers (e.g., government contractors, other government agencies, federal Labs, etc.)
- Experience with support agreements, small business, UARCs, National Labs, and FFRDCs.
- Experience in earned value analysis, financial planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of projects.
- Able to program manage cost, schedule, and performance on multimillion dollar projects.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; a master’s degree is ideal.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION (not all-inclusive):
- U.S. CITIZENSHIP
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Program Management “Practitioner” certification category within required timeframe after appointment.
- 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 annually thereafter.
HOW TO APPLY:
- When applying at the link below, please use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word format) and any additional documents (e.g., certifications, DD214, SF-50, etc.).
- Apply: https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a05Rw000004EbobIAC by Midnight Mountain Time 18 FEBRUARY 2026. Complete your application and upload your resume and any additional documents (e.g., unofficial transcripts, professional references, certifications, cover letters, etc.).
- **IMPORTANT**
- Candidates may be asked to provide three professional references upon request.
- Recruitment incentives/relocation expenses may be covered 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.