ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcing the upcoming Naval Air Systems Command Aviation Acquisition Assignment Slating Panel planned for Major Program Manager (O-6, O-6(s)), Major Acquisition Shore Command (O-6, O-6(s)). Convening Spring 2025. See below for commands to be slated.

Application window – March 28th – April 11th

O-6 MAJOR PROGRAM MANAGER COMMANDS        
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION PEO/FLAG ACAT TENURE (YRS)
PMA-207 TACTICAL AIRLIFT A I 4
PMA-251 AIRCRAFT LAUNCH & RECOVERY EQUIPMENT T I 4
PMA-261 H-53 HEAVY LIFT HELICOPTERS A I 4
PMA-209 AIR COMBAT ELECTRONICS T MPM-Eq 3
PMA-260 AVIATION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT U&W II 3
PMA-208 AERIAL TARGET SYSTEMS U&W II 3

 

O-6 ACQUISITION SHORE COMMANDS        
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION PEO/FLAG CO/XO TENURE (YRS)
DCMA AIRCRAFT PROPULSION OPERATIONS - EAST HARTFORD, CT DCMA CO 3
DCMA SIKORSKY - STRATFORD, CT DCMA CO 3
DCMA DCMA AIMO - ST. AUGUSTINE, FL DCMA CO 3
FRC FRC-SOUTHWEST - SAN DIEGO, CA COMFRC CO/XO 4


Submit Packages to [email protected]
 


 Announcing the upcoming Naval Air Systems Command Aviation Acquisition Assignment Slating Panel planned for Acquisition Shore Command/ COMFRC Production Officer Board (O-5, O-5(s)). Convening Spring 2025. See below for commands to be slated.

Application window – April 11th – April 25th

O-5 ACQUISITION SHORE COMMAND/PRODUCTION OFFICER        
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION PEO/FLAG CO/XO TENURE (YRS)
DCMA DCMA St. Augustine, FL DCMA CO 3
NAWC-WD JSF Reprogramming Lab - Eglin, FL (Note 1) NAWC-WD CO/XO 4
FRC FRC NORTHWEST - Whidbey Island, WA COMFRC CO/XO 3
FRC FRC Mid-Atlantic Production Officer (Note 2) COMFRC PROD 2
FRC FRC West Production Officer (Note 2) COMFRC PROD 2
FRC FRC Southeast Production Officer (Note 2) COMFRC PROD 2

 

Note 1:  Fleet up from XO to CO;  one is USAF, one is USN

Note 2: FRC Production Officer is a screened position, slating will occur upon applicants’ selection.

Submit Packages to [email protected]

 

Major Program Manager (O-6 / O-6(sel) / GS-15)



Major Acquisition Shore Command: O-6 / O-6(sel) - Military only



Major Program Manager / Acquisition Shore Command Eligibility Requirements

Program ACQ EXP (Months) (1) PMO EXP (Months) BtB AQD CERT
ACAT I MPM 96 24 PM Advanced
ACAT II MPM (+USMC PfM) 72 24 PM Advanced (2)
MPM-Eq / MPM-Eq DPM (ACAT III, ACAT IV, etc.) 48 24 (4) PM Advanced (3)
DCMA/FRC/NAWC-TSD 48 NA PM Practitioner (5)
CNATT 48 NA T&E Practitioner (5)

All MPM/DPMs must complete program manager's course at the Defense Sys Mgmt College (PMT 4010 & PMT 4020) within 6 months of tenure start date.

Notes:
(1) DoDI 5000.66 states ACAT I/II MPM/DPM selectees must meet experience requirements before assignment.
For selection board purposes: “Before assignment” is defined as the forecasted date for tenure start date at time of selection board.
(2) All educational requirements for PM Advanced Certification must be met before board selection. If selected by the board, up to 24 months of experience will be waived for an otherwise fully qualified candidate.
(3) All educational requirements for PM Advanced Certification must be met before board selection.  If selected by the board, up to 48 months of experience will be waived for an otherwise fully qualified candidate.
(4) All MPM‐Eq Positions: At least 24 months experience in a program office or similar organization is desired.
(5) DAWIA certification within 24 months of assignment


Major Program Manager / Acquisition Shore Command Application Documents

 

Acquisition Shore Command / COMFRC Production Officer Board: O-5 / O-5(sel)



Acquisition Shore Command / COMFRC Production Officer Eligibility Requirements 

Program APM Qualed ACQ EXP (Months) BtB AQD CERT(1)

DCMA
FRC

YES 48 PM Practitioner 

NOTE: (1) Certification required within 24 months of assignment.



Board Application Documents

***FY24-2 Board Scheduled for 17 September 2024. Applications Due 11 September 2024***

NAVAIRSYSCOM AVIATION ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL UNRESTRICTED LINE MAJOR PROGRAM MANAGER ELIGIBLE SELECTION BOARD

Commander, Naval Air Systems Command will hold FY24-2 Aviation Acquisition Professional (AP) Unrestricted Line (URL) Major Program Manager (MPM) Eligible Selection Board in September 2024 to select qualified individuals to enter the Aviation AP URL MPM Eligible career path.

NAVADMIN 165/09 established the Aviation AP URL MPM Eligible career path to develop a select group of Aviation AP URL officers to achieve statutory requirements for Major Program Management selection while remaining competitive for sequential Major Acquisition Command slating.

For officers to serve in MPM positions, a minimum of 48-96 months of experience in acquisition coded or related billets is required. Additionally, officers need to possess the necessary Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) qualifications to manage the development, acquisition, and life cycle support of current and future Naval platforms and associated systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR AVIATION AP URL MPM ELIGIBILITY

Aviation Command Screen Board (ACSB) selected

Acquisition Professional (APM) or able to achieve APM within 24 months of assignment to an acquisition billet

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates must submit a signed application for consideration by the Aviation AP URL MPM Eligible Selection Board. **APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE LAST 5 CONTINUOUS YEARS OF FITNESS REPORTS AS WELL AS FITREPS THAT ANNOTATE TOURS WITH ACQUISITION EXPERIENCE**

The preferred method of submission is via encrypted e-mail with an attached PDF application. If necessary, applications will be accepted via fax & mail. Applications should be sent to:

Fax: 301-757-1526, DSN 757-1526

Mail to:
COMMANDER, NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND (AIR-7.3.6)
AVIATION AP URL MPM ELIGIBLE SELECTION BOARD
22095 FORTIN CIRCLE
BLDG 1489 RM 206
PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670-1549

SELECTION

MPM Eligible selection will not obligate officers to enter the Aviation AP URL MPM career path. Officers selected as MPM Eligible will be notified and must accept by official correspondence.

Accepted officers will compete for Major Program Manager Command and/or Major Acquisition Shore Command but will not compete for Aviation Major Operational Command via the AMCSB. Accepted officers will receive the “A2E” AQD. Additionally, due to acquisition related experience requirements, the Joint Specialty Officer (JSO)/Joint Qualified Officer requirements for appointment to O-7 will be waived IAW the Science & Technology waiver outlined in MILPERSMAN 1301-700.

Officers who are selected as MPM Eligible but do not accept by official correspondence will not be considered for future acceptance into the Aviation AP URL MPM Eligible career path. Officers who do not accept MPM Eligible, or were not selected, may continue to apply for acquisition billets through normal detailing and slating processes.

Useful Info

AP URL MPM Eligible Application: (PDF via DOD safe labeled (9) Avn AP URL MPM Application-fillable-2023)

Points of Contact

Aviation AP URL MPM Eligible Selection Board POC 301-342-8194, DSN 342-8194 Selection Board Email: [email protected]

 

November 2024

AEDO Community Manager
LCDR Anthony "Brutus" Wich
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301-757-8480

AMDO Community Manager
LCDR Amy Ellison
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301-757-8481

USMC POC: MAD CO
Col Jason Duke
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301-342-7777

LtCol Joe “VooDoo” Kennedy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (240) 717-6927

USN AP URL Community Manager
CAPT Thomas "Tommy Boy" Lansley
Email: [email protected]

Civilian POC
Christine McLellan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 240-538-8121

 

Major Program Manager (O-6 / O-6(sel) / GS-15)



Major Acquisition Shore Command: O-6 / O-6(sel) - Military only



Major Program Manager / Acquisition Shore Command Eligibility Requirements

Program ACQ EXP (Months) (1) PMO EXP (Months) BtB AQD CERT
ACAT I MPM 96 24 PM Advanced
ACAT II MPM (+USMC PfM) 72 24 PM Advanced (2)
MPM-Eq / MPM-Eq DPM (ACAT III, ACAT IV, etc.) 48 24 (4) PM Advanced (3)
DCMA/FRC/NAWC-TSD 48 NA PM Practitioner (5)
CNATT 48 NA T&E Practitioner (5)

All MPM/DPMs must complete program manager's course at the Defense Sys Mgmt College (PMT 4010 & PMT 4020) within 6 months of tenure start date.

Notes:
(1) DoDI 5000.66 states ACAT I/II MPM/DPM selectees must meet experience requirements before assignment.
For selection board purposes: “Before assignment” is defined as the forecasted date for tenure start date at time of selection board.
(2) All educational requirements for PM Advanced Certification must be met before board selection. If selected by the board, up to 24 months of experience will be waived for an otherwise fully qualified candidate.
(3) All educational requirements for PM Advanced Certification must be met before board selection.  If selected by the board, up to 48 months of experience will be waived for an otherwise fully qualified candidate.
(4) All MPM‐Eq Positions: At least 24 months experience in a program office or similar organization is desired.
(5) DAWIA certification within 24 months of assignment


Major Program Manager / Acquisition Shore Command Application Documents

 

Acquisition Shore Command / COMFRC Production Officer Board: O-5 / O-5(sel)



Acquisition Shore Command / COMFRC Production Officer Eligibility Requirements 

Program APM Qualed ACQ EXP (Months) BtB AQD CERT(1)

DCMA
FRC

YES 48 PM Practitioner 

NOTE: (1) Certification required within 24 months of assignment.



Board Application Documents

***FY24-2 Board Scheduled for 17 September 2024. Applications Due 11 September 2024***

NAVAIRSYSCOM AVIATION ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL UNRESTRICTED LINE MAJOR PROGRAM MANAGER ELIGIBLE SELECTION BOARD

Commander, Naval Air Systems Command will hold FY24-2 Aviation Acquisition Professional (AP) Unrestricted Line (URL) Major Program Manager (MPM) Eligible Selection Board in September 2024 to select qualified individuals to enter the Aviation AP URL MPM Eligible career path.

NAVADMIN 165/09 established the Aviation AP URL MPM Eligible career path to develop a select group of Aviation AP URL officers to achieve statutory requirements for Major Program Management selection while remaining competitive for sequential Major Acquisition Command slating.

For officers to serve in MPM positions, a minimum of 48-96 months of experience in acquisition coded or related billets is required. Additionally, officers need to possess the necessary Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) qualifications to manage the development, acquisition, and life cycle support of current and future Naval platforms and associated systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR AVIATION AP URL MPM ELIGIBILITY

Aviation Command Screen Board (ACSB) selected

Acquisition Professional (APM) or able to achieve APM within 24 months of assignment to an acquisition billet

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates must submit a signed application for consideration by the Aviation AP URL MPM Eligible Selection Board. **APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE LAST 5 CONTINUOUS YEARS OF FITNESS REPORTS AS WELL AS FITREPS THAT ANNOTATE TOURS WITH ACQUISITION EXPERIENCE**

The preferred method of submission is via encrypted e-mail with an attached PDF application. If necessary, applications will be accepted via fax & mail. Applications should be sent to:

Fax: 301-757-1526, DSN 757-1526

Mail to:
COMMANDER, NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND (AIR-7.3.6)
AVIATION AP URL MPM ELIGIBLE SELECTION BOARD
22095 FORTIN CIRCLE
BLDG 1489 RM 206
PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670-1549

SELECTION

MPM Eligible selection will not obligate officers to enter the Aviation AP URL MPM career path. Officers selected as MPM Eligible will be notified and must accept by official correspondence.

Accepted officers will compete for Major Program Manager Command and/or Major Acquisition Shore Command but will not compete for Aviation Major Operational Command via the AMCSB. Accepted officers will receive the “A2E” AQD. Additionally, due to acquisition related experience requirements, the Joint Specialty Officer (JSO)/Joint Qualified Officer requirements for appointment to O-7 will be waived IAW the Science & Technology waiver outlined in MILPERSMAN 1301-700.

Officers who are selected as MPM Eligible but do not accept by official correspondence will not be considered for future acceptance into the Aviation AP URL MPM Eligible career path. Officers who do not accept MPM Eligible, or were not selected, may continue to apply for acquisition billets through normal detailing and slating processes.

Useful Info

AP URL MPM Eligible Application: (PDF via DOD safe labeled (9) Avn AP URL MPM Application-fillable-2023)

Points of Contact

Aviation AP URL MPM Eligible Selection Board POC 301-342-8194, DSN 342-8194 Selection Board Email: [email protected]

 

November 2024

AEDO Community Manager
LCDR Anthony "Brutus" Wich
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301-757-8480

AMDO Community Manager
LCDR Amy Ellison
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301-757-8481

USMC POC: MAD CO
Col Jason Duke
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301-342-7777

LtCol Joe “VooDoo” Kennedy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (240) 717-6927

USN AP URL Community Manager
CAPT Thomas "Tommy Boy" Lansley
Email: [email protected]

Civilian POC
Christine McLellan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 240-538-8121