Acquisition Test Manager

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Acquisition Test Manager (NH-1101-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

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Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP: 83

Qualifications/Requirements

We are seeking an Acquisition Test Manager responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and overseeing the contractual, financial, technical, and test and evaluation (T&E) aspects of complex acquisition programs throughout designated phases of the acquisition lifecycle. Provides strategic leadership for T&E planning, execution, and management, ensuring compliance with acquisition policies, cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Integrates cross-functional efforts across engineering, contracting, logistics, program management, manufacturing, and test organizations while overseeing contractor performance and acquisition strategy. Represents the organization with senior government and industry stakeholders, resolves complex technical and programmatic issues, and advises leadership on risks, resource requirements, and program execution to ensure successful delivery of advanced aeronautical systems and capabilities.

• U.S. Citizenship
• The employee is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance commensurate with the position's sensitivity code (SAR 5 TS/SCI).
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft.
• Position is NOT eligible for remote or 100% or recurring telework, situational telework may be approved.
• Incumbent of this position may be required to submit an initial and annual OGE 450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with Joint Ethics Regulation.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• Test & Evaluation Leadership: Leads T&E planning, policy implementation, and management for assigned aeronautical programs, providing expert guidance, developing procedures, resolving T&E issues, and participating in working groups and committees.
• Program Representation: Serves as the organization's senior representative to government and industry, presenting program status, advocating objectives, negotiating solutions, and resolving critical T&E and acquisition issues.
• Contractor Oversight: Monitors contractor performance, approves contractual actions, evaluates program changes, conducts site visits, and ensures compliance with program objectives and contract requirements.
• Program Management: Directs and integrates cross-functional teams, tracks program performance, establishes management controls, manages risks, and ensures programs remain within cost, schedule, and baseline objectives.
• Acquisition & Strategic Execution: Manages contractual, financial, and technical aspects of complex acquisition programs throughout the lifecycle, develops acquisition strategies, supports source selection, advises leadership on risks and solutions, and adjusts funding, schedules, and resources to achieve mission objectives.
  
  

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U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.