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UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to function as the Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) ensuring assigned personnel are qualified and ready to meet Air Expeditionary Force requirements.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/04/2026 to 03/14/2026
Salary
$40,736 to - $97,087 per year

Salary listed is EGLIN AFB, if you are selected for a different location your salary is dependent upon that duty location.

Pay scale & grade
NH 2
Locations
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
Edwards AFB, CA
Eglin AFB, FL
Holloman AFB, NM
Nellis AFB, NV
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
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
AFMC-030102-12899969-JDH
Control number
859505100

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Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

Duties

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  • Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Readiness Program, ensuring programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
    Configures and maintains functional Unit Type Codes (UTCs) as postured by MAJCOM FAMs (Functional Area Managers) using available unit assets.
  • 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.
  • Provides technical guidance and recommendations to senior leadership regarding unit readiness program. Advises commander and squadron leadership on the direction, management, and operation of all aspects of unit readiness capabilities.
  • Ensures Personnel readiness.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • This posn 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/faq.html
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This position may require travel.
  • This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.

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.

EXPERIENCE: I have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-04 / NH-01 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military or public sector), which includes involving the coordination, planning, and execution of unit-level deployment activities.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to work in fast-paced environment, knowledge of deployment processes and systems, and a quick learner.

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. Knowledge of DoD and USAF CBRN/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and EM directives, doctrine, principles, policies, and lines of authority.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of readiness and emergency response principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to the full range of contingency preparedness responsibilities on a military installation, and the relationship of these responsibilities to local civil emergency management programs.
3. Knowledge of a variety of information systems and programs used to manage training and equipment status reporting, e.g., Defense Readiness Reporting Systems (DRRS), and Status of Resources and Training (SORTS) System, Air Force Information Tool (AFIT), Aerospace Services Information Management System (ASIMS).
4. Skill in applying standard analytical and evaluative methods and procedures to evaluate local program operations, develop comprehensive plans, analyze work processes, and continually improve them to meet customer requirements.
5. Ability to plan, organize, communicate, advocate, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
6. Ability to work well within a complex group dynamic and in working groups.
7. Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning unit readiness.
8. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

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.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.

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

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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.

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.

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