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DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR INSTALLATION SUPPORT-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

Veterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

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The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as the Deputy Director to maintain a safe, secure and operational Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) infrastructure for the business campus as well as support of the industrial mission partners and customers to produce, modify, maintain and test weapons systems.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/17/2026 to 04/13/2026
Salary
$146,632 to - $197,200 per year

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

Pay scale & grade
NH 4
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
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
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFMC-030104-12908386-SJB
Control number
861477900

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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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  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
  • Plans, organizes, and oversees the day-to-day support activities provided to the Operating Location.
  • Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with senior leadership and MAJCOM; AF working groups; other
    federal, state, county and local city officials; union representatives; community groups, etc.
  • Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments to include long-term planning, functional/technical advice
    and guidance, and continuity of management. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals.

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
  • 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.
  • This position may require irregular hours, extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends, rotating shifts and rest days, with periods of high stress and may be subject to recall.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • This position may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trail period.
  • Selectee is required to submit an initial and annual OGE-450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation.
  • Selectee is required to serve as an alternate CAT Team member during exercises or in the event of a real-world emergency.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,
Occupational Series -- 0300 - 0399 - General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services.

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 includes planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short/long-term priorities, and prepareing schedules for completion of work.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: An advanced Degree(s) such as a Master or Ph.D. is highly desired. Previous experience at installation, Numbered Air Force, MAJCOM or Headquarters Air Force is highly desired.

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 complex and varied base operations support mission requirements for the Government-owned Contractor Operated industrial production plant as well as management/leadership/collaboration requirements to work in support of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Acquisition Environmental and Industrial Facilities Division's mission.
2. Knowledge of ground/industrial/aviation safety and physical security regulations, practices, and procedures in relation to the industrial production plant's protection.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the industrial production plant's functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
4. Ability to analyze, plan, coordinate, and adjust work operations in support of the industrial production plant enterprise comprised of multiple mission partners, various organizational segments, defense contractors, federal, state, county and local city officials, union representatives and community groups to meet mission requirements and objectives within available resources.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, develop professional presentations for senior leadership as well as deliver/brief higher headquarters, distinguished visitors to include community groups, key customers and coordinating officials.

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-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.

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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