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SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Department of the Air Force Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
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Summary The primary purpose of this position is to develop, deliver, and sustain an affordable and effective 5th generation strike fighter to protect future generations worldwide. The Directorate of Enterprise Services Acquisition (DESA) serves the JPO through gathering of requirements, execution of technical evaluations, resolution of administrative issues delegated by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), and oversight of contractor performance.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates: 03/19/2026 to 07/17/2026 Salary: $143,913 to $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade: NH-4 Location: FEW vacancies in the following location: Arlington, VA Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Service: Competitive Promotion potential: None
Job family Series: 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program Supervisory status: Yes Security clearance: Other Drug test: Yes Financial disclosure: Yes Bargaining unit status: No Announcement number: AFMC-030104-12916111-MRA Control number: 861844900
This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
Duties Help Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Mentors, motivates, and develops subordinate personnel to assist those individuals to learn additional skills and understanding of both mandatory guidance as well as the interpersonal skills needed for successful performance in a complex and matrixed organizational environment. Works closely with PCOs, Program Managers, Functional Leads, Business Financial Managers (BFMs), and other JPO stakeholders to review, analyze, and assess requirements against contractor options and make recommendations on strategy. Supports the Director and Deputy Director of DESA in prioritizing awards and modifications within the assigned portfolio by preparing weekly and monthly status updates for DESA and JPO senior leaders and by advising on best options for the resolution of contract-specific issues. Monitors and reviews the status of tasks assigned to subordinates to ensure timely completion or earliest identification of risks, difficulties, or challenges for completion of tasks. Monitors, reviews, and corrects the quality of all assigned work products produced by the Branch.
Requirements Help Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Males must be registered for Selective Service (see Legal and Regulatory Guidance). PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. This is a Centrally Managed position under the Force Support Career Field. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage: http://acqdemo.hci.mil and Fact Sheet: http://acqdemo.hci.mil/fact.html Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization. Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. Disclosure of Political Appointments: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period. The employee must, within 30 days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Employee may be required to work overtime. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in analyzing options for the satisfaction of the operational requirements across a wide variety of subjects including but not limited to: contracts, requirements, space and equipment requirements, funding requirements, not directly related to personnel or the weapons system itself, security considerations, and policy determinations which facilitate the efficient and effective operation of the organization.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the following areas:
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If the position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application, however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone, or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information This is an acquisition demonstration project position (NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15). This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible, click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants / Reemployed Annuitants Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on or after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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Expand/Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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 window] Learn 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.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
APPRAISALS & AWARDS Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance-related rating and/or awards in your resume.
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 window] Learn 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 Required Documents Help The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Help The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 07/17/2026.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12916111 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume.
A complete Application Questionnaire.
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded (i.e., resume) is received accurately and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
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Agency contact information Total Force Service Center Phone: 1-800-525-0102 Email: DO NOT EMAIL, CALL ONLY Address: AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
Next steps Once your application package is received, an acknowledgement email will be sent. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the "more information" link under the application status for this position. If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:
Required Documents Help The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
Online Application Questionnaire Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Help The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 07/17/2026. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12916111 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume.
A complete Application Questionnaire.
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded (i.e., resume) is received accurately and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
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Agency contact information Total Force Service Center Phone: 1-800-525-0102 Email: DO NOT EMAIL, CALL ONLY Address: AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
Next steps Once your application package is received, an acknowledgement email will be sent. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the "more information" link under the application status for this position. If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:
Summary The primary purpose of this position is to develop, deliver, and sustain an affordable and effective 5th generation strike fighter to protect future generations worldwide. The Directorate of Enterprise Services Acquisition (DESA) serves the JPO through gathering of requirements, execution of technical evaluations, resolution of administrative issues delegated by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), and oversight of contractor performance.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates: 03/19/2026 to 07/17/2026 Salary: $143,913 to $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade: NH-4 Location: FEW vacancies in the following location: Arlington, VA Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Service: Competitive Promotion potential: None
Job family Series: 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program Supervisory status: Yes Security clearance: Other Drug test: Yes Financial disclosure: Yes Bargaining unit status: No Announcement number: AFMC-030104-12916111-MRA Control number: 861844900
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