Air Force AFSC · Logistics
63AX Acquisition Manager
Overview
An Acquisition Manager develops organizational structures and trains staff to manage the acquisition process. They oversee every stage, from implementing engineering through final shipping, to ensure needed equipment and supplies reach locations worldwide.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- IT and systems acquisition lifecycle management
- requirements analysis and definition
- vendor and contract management
- project and program management
- risk management and mitigation
- budgeting and cost analysis
- stakeholder management and communication
- RFP/RFQ development and evaluation
- supply chain and logistics coordination
- leadership and team development
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Atlassian Confluence
- Atlassian JIRA
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Project Management
- IT Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- APICS CPIM
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Supply Management®
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- APICS CSCP
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Also Common
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
What the Work Involves
- Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
- Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
- Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Assess current or future customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or other methods.
Related Occupations
- Logistics Analysts
- Management Analysts
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Software Developers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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