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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command
Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC)

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Administrative Assistant and Office Manager to JWAC Director and Staff performing a wide range of functions in a highly classified, fast-paced organization supporting operational analysis.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/12/2026 to 02/26/2026
Salary
$62,668 to - $120,321 per year
Pay scale & grade
DO 1
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Dahlgren, VA
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
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
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
AFMC-0341-01-12885881-JWK
Control number
857491000

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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

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DO-0341-01:

  • Serves as focal point for communications, coordination, and information management. Utilizes knowledge and skill to proactively organize, oversee, and streamline staffing processes and maintain efficient front office coordination and support. Interprets and advises on administrative policies, procedures, directives, and requirements and determines or recommends need for evaluation or modification of existing policies and procedures.
  • Prepares communications for dissemination to higher, lower, and adjacent activities. Responsible for assisting in the development and publishing various routine and special SOPs for administrative operations. Analyzes, evaluates and makes administrative recommendations concerning current or future operational issues that arise due to changes in policies, plans and/or required resources. Manages task assignments and completions, evaluations, travel orders, travel cards and executive management of schedules for senior JWAC leadership.
  • Independently consolidates and finalizes information for various reports in accordance with established reporting procedures and informs leaders of important matters and deadlines. Serves as the point of contact for VIP visits, inspections, conferences, ceremonies and briefings. Coordinates with higher headquarters and other personnel involved in such activities. Prepares and collects analytical data and required documentation and formally briefs appropriate personnel to ensure totally coordinated trips, visits, and conferences. Leads the development of new or modified work methods, management processes, staffing patterns, guidelines, and procedures supporting the JWAC director and front office staff.
  • Gathers, organizes, maintains and archives data, information, and records manually and through computer-based applications pursuant to established guidelines. Manages correspondence and communicates organizational information to appropriate parties as required. Maintains JF SharePoint site content in support of communication to staff and efficient processes. Responsible for supply inventory and other purchases necessary for Front Office staff. Serves as point of contact to ensure that all administrative related actions are carried through to completion.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • A security clearance may be required
  • 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/
  • Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Position may be subject to polygraph testing.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experienceincludes serving as the Administrative Assistant and Office Manager as point of contact for communications, coordination, and information management, performing a wide range of functions in a highly classified, fast-paced organization supporting operational analysis and Research & Development.
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.

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EDUCATION:
Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.-OR -Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.
Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Combinations of successfully completed post 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts

COMPETENCIES: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:Problem Solving, Communication, Business Management, Teamwork and Leadership

IDEAL CANDIDATE: In addition to the specialized experience statements above, the ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

- Utilizes knowledge and skill to organize, oversee, and streamline staffing processes, guidelines, and procedures in order to maintain efficient front office coordination and support.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable instructions, policies, and regulations governing activities and determines or recommends need for evaluation or modification of existing policies and procedures.
- Manages task assignments and completions, evaluations, travel orders, travel cards, and executive management of schedules for senior leadership.
- Identifies the need for and prepares instructions, memos, and directives consistent with the director's policy; outlining new processes, procedures and/or corrective actions.
- Liaison in planning, coordinating, and executing all protocol for visits and public relations activities to include communication with higher headquarters.
- Maintain front office SharePoint content to support communication to JWAC staff.

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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if 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 program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

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.

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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

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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