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Management Analyst - Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the AFTC authority, advisor/command technical expert to senior leadership on all force development
programs pertaining to military officers and civilians within the Center and its installations (Arnold, Eglin and Edwards AFBs).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/23/2026 to 04/06/2026
Salary
$89,508 - $138,370 per year

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

Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Edwards AFB, CA
Eglin AFB, FL
Arnold AFB, TN
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
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
No
Announcement number
AFMC-034303-12918633-JTW
Control number
862179700

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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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  • Design, develop and implement workforce development programs and policy guidelines for the AFTC and associated organizations (if applicable).
  • As the Center technical authority, provides expertise and recommendations on interpretation and guidance pertaining to various military officer/civilian force development policy and regulations.
  • Serves as a technical authority for AFTC regarding initiatives to define, recruit, shape and retain the senior officer active military to create a quality diverse workforce.
  • Responds to higher-level tasking's and suspense's. Oversees special projects and prepares correspondence, documentation, reports,
    briefings and participates on team projects.
  • Evaluates and recommends programs and processes to achieve strategic goal and objectives. Recommends and implements new policies,
    practices and procedures that provide responsive direction to AFTC organizations.
  • Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignment. Evaluates reports by analyzing acts and performing
    appropriate research and prepares detailed responses for Division Chief or Director.

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
  • Recruitment incentives may be authorized
  • Position may require an appropriate security clearance
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Employee may be required to perform temporary duty (TDY) utilizing commercial or military aircraft approximately 10 days per year.
  • Employee works with highly sensitive matters and is expected to ensure that information is kept as confidential.
  • Employee must use a high degree of tact, diplomacy and professionalism in dealing with high ranking Center and command management officials and military officers.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as monitoring force development activities, analyzing and researching technical and regulatory guidance, provide interpretation, training and/or briefings on current and proposed policies. 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.

Ideal Candidate:
Desired Skills

  • Knowledge in digital transformation to modernize force development practices & processes.
  • Experience with acquisition officer and rated officer assignment requisitions.
  • Experience with successful management of acculturation programs and initiatives.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior military and civilian leaders to solve problems.
  • Strong briefing and presentation skills for a wide range of audiences.
  • Strategic thinking to comprehend complex situations, provide solutions and anticipate future challenges.
Major Duties:
  • Manage & oversee prioritized Center-wide acquisition officer (6X) and rated officer requisitions for submission to HQ AFMC.
  • Manage & oversee AFTC Civilian Development programs application & senior leader endorsement process.
  • Conduct briefings on Force Development programs & strategies to senior leaders for consensus.
  • Collaborate, coordinate and support HQ AFMC with senior military officer assignment and senior leader development (SLD) for the AF Test Center senior leader management office.
  • Manage DAF supervisory development programs, supervisory training compliance and analyze strategies and trends to improve employee-to-supervisor relations.
  • Manage and oversee DAF & AFMC civilian leader and squadron commander orientation programs.
  • Manage & oversee Professional Military Education (PME) officer allocations across enterprise.
  • Manage Force Development self-assessment
  • Administer succession planning & management strategies to build high-performing & talented leaders.
  • Create and develop digital solutions for a variety of force development programs & processes.

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. Comprehensive knowledge of military senior officer management civilian force development program
operation, directives and procedures provide definitive input on proposed legislative and regulatory changes.

2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of military officer/civilian management and organizations principles
and practices pertaining to various force development initiatives to develop and implement a solution to
significant concerns and issues.

3. Ability to analyze and interpret military/civilian personnel policies and procedures governing all actions
pertaining to senior officers and/or high graded civilian positions.

4. Knowledge or analytical and evaluative methods and techniques and skill in conducting research and studies of
numerous sources.

5. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information:
summarize results and make recommendation to accomplish long-range strategic military officer/civilian force
development planning.

6. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.


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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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

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-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

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.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

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.

Air Force Materiel Command

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:

  • US Citizen

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Email
AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
Address
AF Test Center
6437 6th Street
Bldg 430, Rm 119
Hill AFB, UT 84056
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