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EXECUTIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Civilian Career Training
MRC-Alpha/CCX (Rotational)

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential, mid-level manager/executive while contributing support to the mission and function of the AF. It is not a continuing position and assignment duration is NTE 36 months.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/09/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 9, 2026
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may or may not qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$108,001 - $140,403 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
9L-CB-12968920-333021-IJS
Control number
870506800

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Clarification from the agency

Internal Permanent Air Force Employees in the Medical Career Field Only

Duties

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DUTY 1:

Executes career broadening rotational assignments aligned with the NAF-equivalent commander's priorities, defining key issues, formulating strategies, and guiding senior leadership on recommended courses of action for a wide variety of topics related to MRC functions.
Functions as a project lead for rotational assignments, spearheading initiatives that streamline command operations. Proposes, institutes, and evaluates policies, procedures, and mission objectives to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment. Engineers innovative solutions and oversees studies to resolve issues impacting the command. Drives proactive communication and collaboration across directorates and with external partners (e.g., HAF/SG, HQ AFMEDCOM, DHA, other Federal agencies) to ensure effective information flow and resource management. Shapes the development of plans, objectives, policies, priorities, and procedures to guarantee the implementation and institutionalization of command-wide initiatives. Implements strategic planning and assessment of management issues and initiatives, including the ongoing evaluation of overall unit performance, achievements, and effectiveness in relation to the Commander's initiatives.

DUTY 2:

Directs executive-level Task Management and workflow for the NAF-equivalent commander and senior leadership.
Orchestrates the evaluation of higher-level taskings, executing high-level, time-sensitive staff actions and determining the optimal course of action. Serves as the primary liaison within the command and to higher headquarters, guaranteeing the appropriate delegation of issues and directing actions to the responsible functions with clear guidance. Continuously monitors issues impeding the command mission, analyzes problem areas, and prescribes definitive corrective actions. Tracks policy decisions from higher agencies, disseminating strategic guidance on policies, plans, and programs. Mandates the timely and accurate submission of all background information and data required by the Commander. Articulates the organization's policy to higher headquarters to spearhead the resolution of day-to-day DoD or AF enterprise issues. Evaluates complex issues and, based on an expert understanding of functional assignments and organizational structure, delegates actions to the appropriate entities with precise direction on response requirements and cross-functional coordination.

DUTY 3:

In a career broadening capacity, orchestrates high-level strategic and operational support for the NAF-equivalent commander and senior leadership.
Leads a combination of executive staff coordination and project management to spearhead command-wide initiatives and optimize organizational effectiveness. Through a series of career-broadening rotational assignments among the MRC directorates, this individual will scrutinize critical issues, oversee time-sensitive staff actions, and direct projects aimed at process development, improvement, and standardization. This position functions as a key integrator, guaranteeing alignment between strategic goals, daily operations, and long-range planning. Defines key issues, formulates strategies, and guides senior leadership on courses of action across a broad variety of topics. Evaluates program effectiveness, monitors performance, and delivers actionable recommendations required for executive decision-making. Directs research, synthesizes background information, and issues critical recommendations on matters of importance to senior leadership. Delivers direct counsel to command leadership on significant issues and crafts talking points for senior leaders.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
  • 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/
  • PCS cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
  • Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPZ and are centrally funded.
  • Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.
  • Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
  • These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment.
  • TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • Qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the GS-0301 occupational series must be met.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments

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, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization and must have included: 1) Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically; 2) Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques as well as measurement of data to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations to include adapting or developing new or modified methods; 3) Knowledge of and skill in designing and conduct comprehensive studies and developing solutions to broad operational and contingency areas; 4) Knowledge of the Air Force, Military Health Systems and Air Force Medical Service organizational structures to effectively implement policy and develop guidance, standards, and procedures that affect military and civilian personnel; 5) Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data is sufficient to arrive at valid, supportable conclusions and to offer meaningful recommendations; 6) Skill in planning and independently managing short and long-term projects and to cultivate and sustain positive working relationships to project completion; and 7) Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy to advocate command positions and build successful cross-functional teams; to logically and effectively explain programs, functions, and activities and gain understanding of the organization's efforts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. 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. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically.
  2. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques as well as measurement of data to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations to include adapting or developing new or modified methods.
  3. Knowledge of and skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and developing solutions to broad operational and contingency areas.
  4. Knowledge of the Air Force, Military Health Systems and Air Force Medical Service organizational structures to effectively implement policy and develop guidance, standards, and procedures that affect military and civilian personnel.
  5. Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data sufficient to arrive at valid, supportable conclusions and to offer meaningful recommendations.
  6. Skill in planning and independently managing short and long-term projects and to cultivate and sustain positive working relationships to project completion.
  7. Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy to advocate command positions and build successful cross-functional teams; to logically and effectively explain programs, functions, and activities and gain understanding of the organization's efforts.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

PCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months.

Defense National Relocation Program may or may not be authorized.

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.

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 Civilian Career Training

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.

Eligible applicants: Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service)

Area of Consideration is limited to permanent internal Air Force employees currently serving in the Medical career field community; all other candidates will be outside the area of consideration.

This assignment is temporary and limited in duration to 36 months. This vacancy announcement is for one formal career broadening opportunity in the Medical career field. The organizational location of this position is Headquarters, Air Force Medical Command (HQ AFMEDCOM), MRC-Alpha, 3130 General Hudnell Drive, San Antonio, TX 78226.

Agency contact information

Career Broadening Office
Email
afpc.careerbroadener.cft@us.af.mil
Address
AF Career Broadeners
550 C Street W
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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