Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager (Chief, Defensive Cyber Branch, GG-1101-15) to work at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland. The Air Force is seeking an experienced, innovative and driven Senior Program Manager to manage the $2 billion Integrated Defensive Cyberspace System program, delivering critical capabilities to the Department of the Air Force's (DAF's) cyber forces. This position is located in San Antonio, TX and will lead 120+ personnel to execute agile software development, continuous integration and delivery of capability and fielding across all DAF installations, while building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders to enable personnel and program success. Top Secret clearance required and supervisory experience highly desired. Salary $150,119 - 195,157 Travel authorized up to 25% Recruitment, retention, relocation incentives may be available. Permanent position This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007. AFCS Benefits: Paid Time Off 11 Federal Holidays each year 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative) Paid Vacation Time: 13-26 days per year based on length of employment Life Insurance Health Insurance No waiting period to qualify for you and your family Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefits Plan Social Security Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching) Qualifications US citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employees must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. This is an Acquisition Program Management Level III position and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements. Member is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, practices, regulations and acquisition laws and program management support; and the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with and/or influence systems acquisition and integrated life-cycle management processes. Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs and support activities to ensure that programs are within schedule, baselines, cost, etc.; and of the activities and purpose of functional support personnel and ability to coordinate such aspects of system acquisition as engineering, contracting, program control, configuration, test, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support to effectively implement program direction. Skill in using a high degree of originality and judgement; periodically and comprehensively assesses branch programs' goals, objectives, financial plans and budget estimates and approves strategic way ahead(s). High level ability to gather and analyze a variety of program information; plan, organize, integrate and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in providing program support; and make sound judgments concerning program activities and progress. Ability to plan, organize, and direct teamwork, and to negotiate with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, require extensive modifications to program documents, established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of customer activities. 10+ years' experience requested. For further information regarding the 1101 series: Similar Job Titles/Fields of Study/Skills Branch Chief, Materiel Leader, Senior Program Manager, Supervisory Program Manager, Acquisition Program Manager, Software Program Manager, Program Director, Director Program Management, Senior Project Manager. Program OR project management AND supervisory experience AND one or more of the following: Agile, software development, Software Acquisition Pathway, cyber, financial management, contract management, business administration OR financial management. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at and sign up to "Get Career Updates." AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required

Created: 2026-03-10