Program Management Specialist

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OPEN: 23 MARCH 2026 CLOSES: 3 APRIL 2026

Air Force Civilian Service is currently seeking a full-time Program Management Specialist to work in the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate at Hill Air Force Base near Ogden Utah.

This position (986864) is an NH-301-03 which has a 2026 salary range of $89,508 - $138,370.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Director’s Action Group Team Member for the Sentinel Systems Division.

• 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
• 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, education, and professional development is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors.
• The hiring manager will reject any illegible/unreadable resumes or resumes that do not comply with the 2-page limitation.
• Provide all academic degrees, professional military education and any other professional certifications on your 2-page resume.
  
  

The AFNWC Sentinel Systems Division manages a major defense acquisition program charged to deliver a full system replacement for the nation’s Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System, providing a strategic deterrent to nuclear attack against the United States.

DUTIES:

• Division lead for Division Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder, Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS) Timekeeper.
• Reviews and approves, or is a major contributor to/ lead author of, management reports or contractual documents for external distribution. Provides inputs to policies.
• Collaborates with individuals and teams with a focus on project/program issues.
• Assumes ownership of processes and products, as appropriate.
• Develops, integrates, and implements solutions to diverse, highly complex problems across multiple areas and disciplines.
• Interacts and coordinates with a wide variety of internal and external Mission Partners and Higher Headquarter organizations and functionals.
• Oversees a variety of functions including incoming/outgoing correspondence, records management, publications/forms management, administrative standard operating procedures, administrative internal controls, and organizational files management.
• Tracks and processes action items and reviews responses sent to Executive Leadership Team. Submits error-free and timely responses/final products to originators.
• Plans, develops, and executes assigned administrative management program needs.
  
  

SKILLS:

• Government Purchase Card experience is highly desired. Comprehensive knowledge of organizational elements and confidence in briefing senior leaders.
• Expertise in executive writing and the ability to reliably deliver error-free, high-quality products that effectively communicate the messages and themes of the supported senior leader is highly desired.
• Extensive knowledge and familiarity with tools such as SharePoint and Task Management Tool (TMT) for project tracking and management is highly desired.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct Division Support functions/responsibilities is valued.
• Knowledge of records management principles, programs, and procedures is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a logical and clear manner, both orally and in writing is desired.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment is valued.
• Knowledge of Department of the Air Force DoD regulations, instructions, and policies for execution of various duties is a plus.
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance and will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.