<p>Summary</p> <p>Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an acquisition test manager responsible for developing, establishing, implementing, and controlling contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist.</p> <p>Learn more about this agency</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an acquisition test manager responsible for developing, establishing, implementing, and controlling contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist.</p> <p>Learn more about this agency</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>03/12/2026 to 07/10/2026</p> <p>Salary $76,463 - $118,204 per year Pay scale & grade NH 3</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>FEW vacancies in the following locations:</p> <p>Hanscom AFB, MA</p> <p>Patuxent River, MD</p> <p>Wright-Patterson AFB, OH</p> <p>Tinker AFB, OK</p> <p>Show morefewer locations (2)</p> <p>Hill AFB, UT</p> <p>Arlington, VA</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>None</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>1101 General Business And Industry </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Yes</p> <p>Announcement number AFMC-110103-12906806-GSV Control number 860885600</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The public</p> <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <ul> <li>Serves as a senior specialist in the area of test and evaluation (T&E), analyzes current T&E policies, directives as related to aeronautical systems, subsystems, and support equipment, and recommends solutions. </li><li>Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives and provides status on assigned T&E projects and programs as required. </li><li>Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives. </li><li>Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics. </li><li>Develops, implements, and controls contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>U.S. Citizenship is required </li><li>Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit </li><li>Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov </li><li>The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program </li><li>Disclosure of Political Appointments </li><li>Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization </li><li>Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft </li><li>This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection </li><li>Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position </li><li>Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period </li><li>The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training </li><li>This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2 in Program Management within 24 months of assignment </li><li>May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours. </li><li>This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.205) </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.</p> <p>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in managing the full Test & Evaluation (T&E) lifecycle for acquisition programs, from planning and resource allocation to execution and reporting. Experience in authoring and verifying all test-related documentation for compliance and accuracy. Proficient in performing data analysis and modeling to refine test strategies. Experience in acting as the T&E process owner to ensure seamless integration across all program teams.</p> <p>NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiative. </li><li>Broad knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities. </li><li>Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. </li><li>Detailed knowledge of the AF DT&E planning process and its implementation in systems and equipment acquisition programs; through understanding of AF T&E policy and procedures including test program documentation; understanding of the program/project office responsibilities in planning for and supporting OT&E; understanding of the budgeting process and the T7E funding. </li><li>Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit. </li><li>Ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in the support of the process. </li></ul> <p>This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 10 JUL 2026, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date.</p> <p>PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.</p> <p>VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.</p> <p>FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.</p> <p>Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on</p>