ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 |
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| 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
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All Applicants
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Civilian Applicants
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Enclosure (8): Supervisory Endorsement: To be completed by first AND second level supervisor
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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) |
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DCMA |
YES | 48 | PM Practitioner |
NOTE: (1) Certification required within 24 months of assignment.
Board Application Documents
- NAVAIR Slate Application Checklist
- All Applicants
***FY25-1 Board Scheduled for 08 March 2025. Applications Due 30 April 2025***
NAVAIRSYSCOM AVIATION ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL UNRESTRICTED LINE MAJOR PROGRAM MANAGER ELIGIBLE SELECTION BOARD
Commander, Naval Air Systems Command will hold FY25-1 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]
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 James Reynolds
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (240) 309-8265
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
Jessica Blackwell
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (301) 342-1114