Summary This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This National Guard position is a Permanent GS-0340-14 PROGRAM MANAGER (AIR OPERATIONS GROUP COMMANDER) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1502P02 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a non-bargaining unit position. This position is also advertised on AGR Announcement #AF24-150. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 12/11/2024 to 12/27/2024 * Salary $125,138 - $162,681 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 14 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Jefferson Barracks, MO 1 vacancy * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Excepted * Promotion potential 14 * Job family (Series) * 0340 Program Management * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Top Secret * Drug test Yes * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number MO-12640412-AF-24-467 * Control number 823571700 Help This job is open to * National Guard and reserves Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members. Clarification from the agency WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified Missouri traditional guard members and those eligible for enlistment, appointment or transfer into the Missouri Air National Guard. Help Duties * Responsible to assume a leadership role in national level exercises that are indorsed by Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) and sponsored by NGB that meet the criteria for joint interoperability training. * Provides planning and direction to these exercises. In association with MAJCOM, incumbent develops force structure initiatives that effect future USAF requirements by participating in USAF level Integrated Process Teams (IPT). * Incumbent actively helps NGB shape the force to meet changing needs of the Air Force by participating on Integrated Process Teams (IPT) at NGB, tailoring force structure for the future. * Directs, supervises and manages subordinates in their evaluation, validation, and analysis in cooperation with USAF Research Labs for technology/operational information and field evaluation. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Provides direction and leadership to all unit members, including full-time air technicians and AGRs as well as traditional Guardsmen. * Attends coalition nation conferences to provide direction and management of training in preparation for combined operations. * Meets regularly with MAJCOM/cNAF Commanders and NGB and state leadership to advise on policies and procedures of the ANG Air Operations Group workforce. * Partners with the Wing Commander of the host wing in a host/tenant relationship. * Responsible for air technician personnel and AGRs who develop plans, attend conferences, and planning workshops; support national level exercises; and train all unit personnel to wartime mission-ready status. * Meets regularly with state leadership and Wing Commanders to formulate policy and implementation plans for NGB programs affecting Air National Guard units in the state. * Exercises direct responsibility for the readiness and implementation of a complex Air Force weapon system, the Air and Space Operations Center which functions at the operational level of war and war readiness. * Responsible to the Governor to implement an Emergency Operations Center for control of ANG assets in the event of disaster or emergency. * Responsible for the development of current and long range organizational plans that support the vision and goals of the unit and ensure that funds, equipment, manpower, and facilities are properly resourced and utilized to meet the mission. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position. * The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. * May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. * NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position. * This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement. * Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. * Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. * Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination. * Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission. * Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission. Qualifications MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - Col (O-6) Minimum Military Grade - Lt Col (O-5) immediately promotable to Col (O-6) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting services organizations; supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work experience and/or training which has provided you with knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques; and experience using computer and automation systems. GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months of specialized experience that demonstrates knowledge of air campaign strategy, combat plans, and combat operations; and your ability to perform long-term planning and organizational development necessary to accomplish air operations group functions in support of programs essential to Air National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions. The specialized experience must also demonstrate your ability to analyze problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and developing plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources; and applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience managing the function of the work to be performed that includes the ability to lead, direct and assign work of personnel. Must currently hold or able to maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance. Possession (or previous possession) of AFSC 11X3, 12X3, 13B3B, 13B3K or 18X3 is optimum. Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional information Selective Service Act: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Read more * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following: * Resume (must include the following information) * First and Last Name * Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email) * Position Title(s) * Company/Organization Name(s) * Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) * Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified. It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information. * Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided. * SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency. * DD214s * How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12640412 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Agency contact information Angela McCall Phone 573-638-9500 X37495 Email angela.mccall.1@us.af.mil Address MO 131st Bomb Wing 511 Spirit Boulevard Whiteman AFB, MO 65305-5055 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. * Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Help Required Documents To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following: * Resume (must include the following information) * First and Last Name * Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email) * Position Title(s) * Company/Organization Name(s) * Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) * Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified. It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information. * Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided. * SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency. * DD214s Help How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12640412 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Read more Agency contact information Angela McCall Phone 573-638-9500 X37495 Email angela.mccall.1@us.af.mil Address MO 131st Bomb Wing 511 Spirit Boulevard Whiteman AFB, MO 65305-5055 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. Read more Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Print Share * Email * Facebook * LinkedIn * Twitter Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 12/11/2024 to 12/27/2024 * Salary $125,138 - $162,681 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 14 * Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Jefferson Barracks, MO 1 vacancy * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Excepted * Promotion potential 14 * Job family (Series) * 0340 Program Management * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Top Secret * Drug test Yes * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number MO-12640412-AF-24-467 * Control number 823571700 This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/823571700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.