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UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
MS 172 AW

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT.

This National Guard position is for a UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER, Position Description Number PDT5643000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

This position is located within an Air National Guard, Aircraft Maintenance Organization. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) T5 National Guard employee position.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/22/2026 to 05/10/2026
Salary
$61,722 - $80,243 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Flowood, MS
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
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MS-12943691-AF-26-039
Control number
866293500

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Clarification from the agency

Must be a current Federal Technician (T32 or T5) employed by the Mississippi Air National Guard

Duties

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As a UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER, GS-0301-9, you will perform preliminary analysis of long term forecasting of readiness and budgets.

(1) Plans, organizes, and oversees all unit level deployment activities. Configures and maintains functional Unit Type Codes (UTCs) as postured by MAJCOM FAMs (Functional Area Managers) using available unit assets. Notifies the wing Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) and MAJCOM FAM for remedial action when UTCs cannot be supported due to changes in manpower or equipment. Monitors UTC/Unit Manning Document (UMD) authorizations and notifies senior management/applicable offices when mismatches are identified. Using established guidance ,develops and implements home station military workload mitigation plans to maximize deployable capability. Reviews all deployment related documents for applicable equipment and personnel taskings and identifies the units total deployment requirements. Works closely with unit personnel to tailor packages as required to meet exercise and contingency deployment actions. Utilizes Logistics Module (LOGMOD) to monitor and track unit status during deployments and exercises. Plans and schedules personnel deployment/redeployment processing within the Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR) office and ensures a smooth and orderly flow of deployment personnel. Ensures continuing support for communications requirements are accomplished throughout the deployment duration. Performs UTC development, management, and maintenance activities. Where applicable, ensures deployment equipment and supplies maintained are in a constant state of readiness. Coordinates personnel/equipment movement requirements with IDO and with Traffic Management Flight for scheduled Air Expeditionary Forces (AEF) deployments. May be required to manage and operate the Unit Deployment Control Center (UDCC) during exercise or contingencies.

(2) Performs analysis activities. Establishes metric and system analysis systems for unit and higher level management to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures. Analyzes the combat capability of unit through intensive evaluation of training, equipment status, manning, and unit supervision. Reviews data to determine deficiencies, ,and directs or performs appropriate corrective actions. Assists/Manages status of reporting to include unit's, Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and AEF Reporting Tool (ART) reporting requirements. Submits reports which reflect the unit's ability to meet wartime mission requirements. May initiate studies, changes, and validation actions concerning UTC effectiveness when required. Assist MAJCOM FAMS in conducting analyses to determine the wartime readiness of their functional area. Provides manning and material reports to functional managers on UTC make-up to meet contingency and peacetime mission requirements.

(3) Provides technical guidance and recommendations to senior leadership regarding unit deployment program. Advises commander on the direction, management, and operation of all aspects of unit deployment capabilities. Interprets and applies Joint, Air Force, MAJCOM, or Air Force Component operational/exercise planning and execution policies. Briefs unit commanders and staff on deployment process. Answers policy or procedural program questions concerning deployment process and programs.

(4) Ensures personnel and equipment readiness. Ensures the unit is ready to meet wartime and peacetime mobility taskings by scheduling and tracking unit deployment training. Ensures authorized deployment equipment and supplies are maintained in a constant state of readiness. Coordinates all readiness training and monitors unit members' deployment eligibility with the assistance from additional duty unit deployment managers, as appropriate. Utilizes AEF Online tools to prepare unit members for deployment. Reviews/schedules immunizations and ensures proper documentation. Maintains recall roster and Deployment Readiness Checklist, documents readiness status, mobility status report, mobility training and records, personnel readiness training, and maintains Air Force Deployment Folders (AFDFs)/mobility folders. Oversees establishment and maintenance of AFDF's/mobility folders according to the Installation Deployment Plan for military/civilian personnel subject to deployment.

(5) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

1. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance level.

2. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

3. This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.

4. Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

5. 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.

6. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

7. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

8. Wear of the military uniform while in technician status.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures.

If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. IF YOU COPY ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES:

a. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

b. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.

c. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

d. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

e. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

Education

No substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

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).

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.

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.

Air National Guard Units

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Agency contact information

Christopher Murray
Phone
601-405-8834
Email
christopher.murray.11@us.af.mil
Address
MS 172 AW
141 Military Drive
Flowood, MS 39232
US

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