Acquisition Program Managers (PM) utilize processes established by the U.S. Air Force to develop, test, produce, sustain, and deploy every asset it depends upon to maintain its edge. Acquisition PMs oversee the entire lifecycle of every asset from inception to retirement and safe disposal.
As an Acquisition PM intern, you'll work shoulder to shoulder with other PMs, the men and women of our armed forces, as well as other Civilian professionals representing multiple disciplines on challenging and rewarding projects and programs to ensure each stakeholder is aligned in meeting the cost, schedule, and performance goals of each initiative. Programs span across a multitude of capabilities, including weapons, aircraft, space, nuclear, cyberspace, emerging technologies, and more. Within these programs, you'll help plan, monitor performance, and determine the resources required to achieve each milestone, gaining invaluable real-world experience and making real contributions to Air Force missions worldwide.
CAREER PATHS
Numerous opportunities as Acquisition PMs, which include but are not limited to: Integrated Product Team Leads, Foreign Military Sales, Program Integration, Special Cross-Service Details, and Special Program Details.
PAQ QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. citizenship
Recent graduate (within two years of completing degree or within six years if a Veteran) or full-time undergraduate/graduate student graduating during current semester
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business or related fields
GPA 2.95 or above
Ability to obtain Security Clearance funded by Department of Air Force (e.g., Background check)
PAQ PROGRAM DETAILS
A formal two to three-year training and career development track
Real-world projects and missions
Mentoring provided by Senior leadership
Annual performance-based promotions
Placement into a permanent Air Force Civilian Service position once PAQ Program is successfully completed
PAQ BENEFITS
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Assistance toward a graduate degree while in the PAQ program
Recruitment Bonus for selected positions
Paid move to employment location (if required upon conversion to PAQ program)
