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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Program Management Specialist (NH-0301-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center's Software Directorate at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, OK. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
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Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
Roster may be used to fill like vacancies for the next 120 days
Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) Yearly with locality pay included
Job Open Date 8/4/2026
Job Close Date 8/11/2026
Who May apply: U.S. Citizens
Program Management Specialist (Plans & Policy)
Bottom Line Up Front: Support the strategic evolution of the AFSC Software Engineering Directorate. Operating within the Plans and Policy Branch, you will perform organizational analysis, assist in establishing long-range goals, develop performance metrics, and coordinate public-private partnerships that strengthen the Air Force software ecosystem.
Why Join Us?
- Contribute to Long-Term Strategy: Play a key role in drafting and implementing the 5+ year strategic roadmaps that shape Air Force software capabilities.
- Engage with a Modern Tech Ecosystem: Gain valuable experience coordinating portfolio management, policy tracking, and partnership initiatives with both private industry and public sector agencies.
- Drive Process Improvement: Work on cross-functional teams dedicated to optimizing mission effectiveness, streamlining logistics, and maximizing resource efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic & Policy Support: Assist in drafting long-range strategic goals, interpreting policies for regulatory compliance, and tracking key organizational performance metrics.
- Portfolio & Partnership Coordination: Support portfolio management activities and help coordinate cooperative initiatives with private and public sector partners.
- Organizational Analysis: Conduct studies and gather data to analyze resource allocation, evaluate logistics operations, and support continuous process improvement projects.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across the Strategic Agility Division to execute project milestones.
Who You Are
- A detail-oriented analyst skilled in gathering data, identifying operational bottlenecks, and supporting process improvement initiatives.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys working across functional boundaries to help manage projects and coordinate stakeholder actions.
- A structured thinker capable of interpreting complex policies and translating guidelines into clear, actionable steps.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain a Secret security clearance
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours
Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Extensive knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques for the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of the program and/or strategic sourcing.
2. Master knowledge of overall missions, functions, and organization of the agency or component. Ability to apply the knowledge to evaluate current organizational strategies and performance.
3. Extensive knowledge of organizational concepts, principles, and practices as related to the requirements for performance-based logistics, acquisition., supply maintenance, procurement procedures, manufacturing, strategic sourcing, and other support areas.
4. Ability to work with, lead, and manage various groups or individuals to resolve difficult problems/situations as related to organizational issues. Ability to understand and deploy lean concepts in problem resolution.
5. Skill in interpreting and applying complex DOD, USAF, AFMC, and AFSC regulations, methods, operating procedures, and policies, as well as developing methods and operating procedures as required.
RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. 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. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.