63AX - ACQUISITION MANAGER AFSC Officer

Summary

The safety and success of our Airmen depend upon having what they need when they need it. And it’s up to Acquisition Managers to develop the structures and train their staff to make it all happen. From implementing engineering to securing final shipping, they oversee all aspects of the process to ensure the necessary equipment and supplies get where they need to be anywhere in the world.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and administer defense acquisition programs.
• Plan and develop program management techniques and training programs.
• Coordinate with commanders and staff to develop proper acquisition plans and schedule.
• Ensure quality assurance and support for all systems and equipment.

Duties

• Manage and administer defense acquisition programs
• Plan and develop program management techniques and training programs
• Coordinate with commanders and staff to develop proper acquisition plans and schedule
• Ensure quality assurance and support for all systems and equipment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of program management procedures for the system being acquired
• Completion of Air Force qualifying acquisition courses
• Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING: 8.5 weeks
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Maxwell AFB, AL

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air Force Reserve
• Air National Guard