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PROGRAM MANAGER (MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) (TITLE 32)

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
139th Airlift Wing

Summary

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.

This is a Permanent GS-0340-14 PROGRAM MANAGER (MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1642P01 and is part of the MO 139th Airlift Wing.

This position is also advertised on AGR Announcement #AF26-043.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/25/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 25, 2026
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$127,829 - $166,182 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
MO-12970713-AF-26-123
Control number
870589800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified Missouri traditional guard members and those eligible for enlistment, appointment or transfer into the Missouri Air National Guard.

Duties

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  • Provides group level direction and management for work characterized as infrastructure support for organizations and tenants of the host ANG base.
  • Directs work to be accomplished by an organization consisting of 8 - 12 full-time direct-report subordinate supervisors and 100-150 base support employees in technician grades up to GS-13, Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) military grades up to Lt Colonel.
  • Directs work to be accomplished by an organization consisting various state program and contract employees engaged in supervisory, professional, technical and administrative work.
  • Directs and supervises, through subordinate supervisors, staff and production functions affecting base operating support through a wide variety of high cost, sophisticated communications and computer systems, and personnel data systems.
  • Directs and supervises, through subordinate supervisors, staff and production functions affecting base operating support through real property assets, and associated equipment that comprise a significant share of base fiscal resources.
  • Advises state, local, and Federal officials with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationship of the work of the organizations supervised to broader programs, and work impact on such programs.
  • Coordinates legal and technical criteria and procedures for rendering decisions associated with mission support functions and corollary higher headquarters and cross-functioning agencies.
  • Plans, develops, and executes support annexes to USAF and MAJCOM operating plans.
  • Evaluates and monitors combat readiness of all mission support functions and branches, as well as all wing personnel, with regard to survivability, chemical defense, and weapons qualification.
  • Commands the wing Survival Recovery Center (SRC); serves as On-Scene Commander in response to military and civil emergency events; oversees a Regional Operations Security Center (ROSC), as assigned.
  • Through analysis of unit strengths and capabilities, balances ECS commitments to ensure acceptable OPSTEMPO and PERSTEMPO levels.
  • Manages and directs all wing activation, mobilization, deployment, and demobilization activities and functions.
  • Coordinates support activities across agency lines, e.g., Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state and/or county Office of Emergency Management, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and environmental offices and agencies.
  • Coordinates support activities with wing operations and aircraft maintenance areas.
  • As primary liaison for wing involvement in Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA), plans, implements, and directs unit response in such areas as homeland defense, weapons of mass effect, counter drug support, and disaster response.
  • Negotiates joint use agreements with local airport authorities.
  • Establishes and maintains frequent and direct contact with NGB staff and counterparts at ANG bases in order to resolve problems affecting support capabilities and to ensure timely exchange of pertinent technical, managerial, and mission information.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
  • This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
  • Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
  • Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
  • Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
  • The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - Col (O-6)

Minimum Military Grade - Lt Col (O-5) immediately promotable to Col (O-6)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations; supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques; and experience using computer and automation systems.

GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months of specialized experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of, and responsibility for directing base infrastructure operations of an aviation wing/base, to include civil engineering, crash/fire rescue, disaster preparedness, environmental management, military and civilian personnel, command, control, communications and computer systems (C4), security forces, medical, and base services. Experience must demonstrate your ability to analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions; prepare reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; interact with a variety of groups and/or individuals; evaluate objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources; and experience which has provided you a thorough knowledge of a military organization, its mission and involved utilization of the organizational staff procedures.

Must possess Air War College Certificate of Completion.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Air National Guard Units

This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Agency contact information

Kayla Penny
Phone
573-638-9500 X37917
Email
kayla.penny.1@us.af.mil
Address
MO 139th Airlift Wing
705 Memorial Drive
Saint Joseph, MO 64503-9307
US

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