Weapons System Program Manager

Department of Defense

Randolph AFB, Texas Full-time $108,001 – $140,403 Closes Jun 21, 2026

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

  • Serves as a senior logistician and program manager in support of major Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine weapon systems.
  • Acts as the primary DLA Program Management Advocate and Principal Point of Contact providing direction for Supply Chain support of weapon system and customer needs and other DLA Defense Supply Centers (DSC).
  • Leads multi-disciplinary Integrated Process Teams consisting of permanent and ad hoc members from DLA, other government entities and industry to develop and implement strategies in support of weapon systems.
  • Organizes and leads assigned matrixed personnel from DLA, Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) and action groups supporting specific programs.
  • Serves as the DLA Program Manager for specific weapon systems and has the responsibility and authority to coordinate across DLA to ensure Enterprise completion of tasks required to support systems and customers.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How You Will Be Evaluated

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Attention to Detail Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Self-Management Teamwork Decision Making Reading Comprehension Reasoning Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran’s Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy.

We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Required Documents

  • To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package.
  • Each Application Package MUST include: Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
  • If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
  • The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
  • Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
  • If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible.
  • The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
  • We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).
  • We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
  • Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible.
  • Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text.
  • We recommend using a font like Lato, if available.
  • Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
  • Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying.
  • Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.

About this role

The Weapons System Program Manager position with the Department of Defense is based in Randolph AFB, Texas. See below for important information regarding this job. The role pays $108,001 to $140,403 per year.

Day to day, the role serves as a senior logistician and program manager in support of major Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine weapon systems. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this Weapons System Program Manager position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Weapons System Program Manager position with the Department of Defense in Randolph AFB, Texas, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $108,001 to $140,403 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Randolph AFB, Texas, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 21, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Defense
Job Type Full-time
Location Randolph AFB, Texas
Salary $108,001 – $140,403
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 21, 2026
Posted Jun 15, 2026
Source ID DLAWpnSpt-26-12986786-DHA
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