Acq Workforce- Advanced Prgm Technology

The Acq Workforce- Advanced Program Technology program, identified under Program Element (PE) 0605832F, is an Air Force initiative managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). The primary objective of this program is to support the acquisition and product support workforce responsible for equipping U.S. and allied forces with advanced operational weapon systems. This workforce provides the management, technical, and business capabilities necessary to oversee acquisition programs throughout their entire life cycle, from initial analysis through sustainment.

A key goal of the program is to ensure that the Air Force maintains a highly skilled and adaptable acquisition workforce. This includes supporting all phases of acquisition programs: material solution analysis, technology development, engineering and manufacturing development, production and deployment, and operations and support. The program funds civilian pay and related support requirements for personnel engaged in these activities, but does not include costs for base operating support civilian personnel.

The program allocates resources to maintain and develop the workforce's capabilities in managing advanced program technologies, ensuring that the Air Force can rapidly adapt to evolving technological and operational requirements. The focus is on providing the necessary tools, training, and resources for the workforce to effectively manage complex acquisition programs.

The program's objectives include supporting the direct funded acquisition workforce, which is critical for delivering cutting-edge weapon systems and sustainment capabilities. The workforce oversees advanced program technology acquisition programs, ensuring that these programs are executed efficiently and effectively to meet national security objectives.

In FY 2026, efforts and funding associated with this program element were transferred to PE 0605831F, Acq Workforce - Capability Integration, as part of a broader consolidation of six AFLCMC Acquisition Workforce program elements into three. This consolidation was designed to improve management of workforce variability, including attrition rates, hiring timelines, demographic changes, and average work year costs (AWYC) across the AFLCMC enterprise. The restructuring also aimed to reduce the need for technical adjustments and reprogramming actions during budget execution.

The consolidation maintains transparency in funding, authorizations, work years, and AWYC by establishing distinct projects within the new program element. This approach allows AFLCMC to more accurately reflect the workforce's contributions to three main outputs and capabilities: Cyber, Network & Business Systems; Capability Integration; and Management Headquarters for R&D. The realignment is expected to enhance the Air Force's ability to manage its acquisition workforce efficiently and respond to changing mission requirements.