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SUPERVISORY SQUADRON DEPUTY

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Communication Squadron Deputy. This position assists the commander to plan, organize, and manage the activities and support services of the organization and makes technical,executive decisions for the squadron in all areas of functional responsibility and acts as the squadron deputy in the absence of the commander.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/05/2026 to 02/11/2026
Salary
$106,437 to - $138,370 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Goodfellow AFB, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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
13
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
5A-AFPC-12876681-092288-AMH
Control number
856569600

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Clarification from the agency

Only open to current Air Force civilian employees within the 17 Communications Squadron.

Duties

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  • As the Deputy for the commander, assists in directing, planning, organizing, and managing the programs and activities of the Communications Squadron.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
  • Functions as a senior technical advisor for Data Center Management; oversees, plans, and coordinates the daily activities of the Cyber Operations flight.
  • Makes a periodic, comprehensive assessment and evaluation of program goals/objectives which provide a basis for long and short-range planning to enhance the organization's support capabilities.
  • Represents the Communications Squadron in a variety of installation and functional area activities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information;
  • or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • The employee may be required to obtain and maintain required professional/technical certifications.
  • Business, management, or IT related-academic degree is desirable for this highly competitive position.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
  • DoD Manual (DoDM) 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program education, training or certification is a condition of employment.
  • Exec Cyber Leadership work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8140, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate Exec Cyber Leadership education, training or certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
  • A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8140. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
  • Centrally Managed by the Cyber and Information Career Field Team.
  • DNRP is authorized
  • Subject to completion of a 1-year supervisory probationary period, unless previously met.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for the Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A). https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes overseeing all Communications Squadron activities by managing essential communication and information systems, directing both short and long term programs, and planning and coordinating every stage of acquiring, implementing, and integrating IT assets, all of which directly support a large, complex, multi mission military installation.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

1. In-depth knowledge of communications and information (C&I) systems and facilities, practices and methodologies equivalent to those used in both government and industry; to include an understanding of the Air Force and C&I organizational structure.

2. Knowledge and understanding of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) and Federal budget process, including knowledge of congressional budget process; and thorough and detailed understanding of Air Force, DoD and OMB policies, directives, and regulations in order to effectively develop and defend multi-year financial programs.

3. Knowledge of acquisition planning and contracting methodologies sufficient to provide a critical analysis with a recommended course of action on a wide variety of contractual matters.

4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

5. Skill in managing the work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements, goals, and objectives within available resources.

6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization directly and through subordinate supervisors

7. Knowledge of emerging security issues, risks, and vulnerabilities, and skilled in preparing plans and related correspondence.

8. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

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120-Day Register: 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.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/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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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.

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.

The resume/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.

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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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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