Contract Specialist
Colorado Network StaffingDescriptionProgrammer Lead Location: U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) – Colorado Springs, CO Company: Colorado Network Staffing (CNS) Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site Classification: Exempt Salary Range: $90,000–$130,000 annually Anticipated Start Date: March 1, 2026 Experience Required: 10+ Years Position Summary Colorado Network Staffing (CNS) is seeking an experienced Programmer Lead to support Installation Engineering and Installation Management functions for the Civil Engineer Squadron at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position will support a multidisciplinary Architecture and Engineering (A&E) team of more than 50 professionals providing facility management, engineering, planning, and infrastructure support at USAFA. The program supports an eight-year contract period extending from 2026 through 2034 and encompasses a broad range of facility management services, including planning, programming, design, asset management, construction inspection, energy management, real estate, environmental and cultural resources, space planning, CAD, GIS, cost estimating, and related engineering and installation management functions. The Programmer Lead will serve in a leadership role within the installation planning team and will be responsible for managing the Facility Asset Management Plan (AMP), coordinating project authorizations, developing project requirements, and supporting the programming of Facility Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (FSRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) projects. This position requires extensive coordination with the Engineering Flight, Civil Engineering Operations Flight, USAFA mission partners, and other stakeholders to ensure facility requirements support current and future mission needs. Candidates should bring substantial Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) and project management experience, with federal contracting and Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron programming experience strongly preferred. Essential Functions Installation Planning & Programming Manage the Facility AMP and independently coordinate project authorizations as a lead member of the installation planning team. Identify, evaluate, and document facility project requirements to support current and future mission needs. Define project scopes for facility sustainment, restoration, modernization, and construction initiatives. Coordinate facility requirements with USAFA mission partners, Civil Engineering personnel, and other project stakeholders. Support long-range installation planning and facility investment priorities. Provide programming expertise throughout the development, prioritization, and authorization of facility projects. Assist with documenting facility requirements and obtaining the appropriate authority and resources necessary to accomplish programmed work. FSRM & MILCON Programming Provide advice and assistance to the Engineering Flight in writing, coordinating, reviewing, and processing DD Form 1391 documentation. Support programming requirements for Facility Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (FSRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) projects. Manage development of DD Form 1391 packages, threshold reporting, and compliance with applicable Air Force Instructions (AFIs). Develop and submit project lists associated with: Base Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (BCAMP). Military Construction (MILCON). Unspecified Minor Military Construction (UMMC). Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP). Other applicable Air Force facility programs. Support pre-acquisition planning and documentation for FSRM and MILCON projects. Coordinate project requirements, programming documentation, authorization requirements, and funding considerations with appropriate stakeholders. Project Development & Documentation Develop detailed project justifications and supporting programming documentation. Prepare space requirement calculations, site…