Capabilities Jobs in New Mexico (NOW HIRING)

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Series/Grade: NH-1101-04, (GS 14/15 Equivalency) Value of Position: ** $106,382- $162,672
Org: Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO)
Location: Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM
Suspense: Resumes are due by COB Friday 24 April 2026; Consideration will be given to promotion and reassignment candidates.
PCS Entitlements: May be offered Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered Telework: Not eligible for remote or telework due to classified mission and work with TS/SCI daily. The Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO) in Albuquerque, NM is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Program Manager position for SpRCO. Come join our amazing team who plays a vital role in fielding mission-ready solutions needed to meet the dynamic challenges in the space domain.
Kirtland AFB is the third largest installation in the CONUS and is managed by the Air Force Global Strike Command. The base occupies over 52,000 acres and employs about 22,280 people. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, there’s no shortage of breathtaking sights, tantalizing flavors, and unforgettable experiences to add to your travel plans. The City of Albuquerque boasts of their 330 days of sunshine, the ability to play sports like golf, and go skiing in January! There is no shortage of hiking trails, outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and boating. We have NCAA sports and are prideful of our Albuquerque Isotopes baseball team and the United soccer team for sports enthusiasts. The various museums, cultural centers and local proximity to tribal lands also offer a wealth of history and culture to support your entertainment desires. Finally, the International Ballon Fiesta is world renown and offers a great tourist attraction for you and extended family every October! Description of Position: The incumbent serves as a Program Manager for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Strategic or Advanced Capabilities Delta’s) at Kirtland AFB, NM. The mission of the Space RCO is deliver timely and operationally relevant space superiority and resilience capabilities to the warfighter. The incumbent manages military, civilian and contractor personnel who plan acquisition strategies, award contracts, manage cost, schedule, performance, and deliver capabilities. Position Responsibilities: • Responsible for cost, schedule, and performance for critical mission systems bound for U.S. Space Force fielding abroad. • Manages and directs internal and external resources to support program execution across key areas, including contracting, engineering, program control, testing, and logistics. • Leads a team of highly talented, hand-picked acquisition professionals (military, civilian, support contractor) • Represents the organization at executive levels within the Executive Branch, presents programmatic and budget information to Congressional staffers and members, and works with senior contractor/industry representatives • Interfaces with organizations throughout the space and military community to leverage shared development, funding, and resources Desired Skills/Expertise: Minimum of ten (10) years previous experience as an acquisition program manager and five (5) additional on an acquisition program; previous experience as a General Engineer may supplement the acquisition program manager experience. • DAWIA Program Manager Advanced (able to obtain within the designated grace period) • Strong background in space acquisition highly desired • Ability to independently make decisions in line with the PEO and Senior Program Director strategic intent • Ability to utilize strategic context to prioritize needs across a broader family of systems • Ability to lead through uncertainty and unknowns • Ability to see big picture from concept to development to operations, yet get into details of program-level when necessary • Ability to make system-wide connections among elements of a system -- technically, organizationally, and personally • Strong communicator - oral and written skills, past briefing skills to senior leadership desired • Minimum 4 years SPO experience preferred Conditions of Employment:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Position requires current or pre-employment drug testing
• Occasional travel away from regular duty location may be required.
• May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Employees may be subject to an initial or subsequent polygraph as a condition of employment **Value of Position (VOP): If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position. For questions regarding this position, please contact Mr. David Rodriguez at 505-853-2415. All eligible interested applicants must forward their resume directly to David Rodriguez at no