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Management Assistant-DIREST HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide routine/nonroutine administrative support to the squadron. Evaluate/improve the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of the organization and associated support functions using records, reports, forms, directives and management processes.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/31/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 31, 2026
Location
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$47,490 - $76,476 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
NK 2
Promotion potential
None
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
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
AFMC-034402-13019429-SC
Control number
878103200

This job is open to

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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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  • Serve as the Squadron subject matter expert for all mandated administrative support programs
  • As the expert in the administrative field, provide advisory, consulting and reviewing services for the squadron and all support functions.
  • Gather data and prepares reports/briefings.
  • Perform a wide variety of technical and administrative work in support of unit objectives to include scheduling operations, preparing schedules, updating action plans, Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs).
  • Excercise functional responsibility over the Squadron's administrative functions.

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
  • 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.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) by military or commercial aircraft approximately 60 days per year.
  • Required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

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

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of general experience at the next lower broadband NK-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. General experience includes performing non routine and procedural work such as preparing and editing documents including official documents, managing programs, maintaining files/records, and making arrangements. 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.

OR

EDUCATION: 2 years above high school .NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Detail oriented.
  • Adaptable and able to multi-task.
  • 2 years of Microsoft Office Suite experience 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 rules, procedures or operations applied to assignments and to perform non routine/routine and procedural work, such as preparing and editing documents, managing programs, maintaining files/records, making arrangements and preparing official documents.
2. Knowledge of management and/or program analysis technical rules, guidelines, regulations and precedents with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact, courtesy and diplomacy.
3. Knowledge of standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, printers and office automation systems and software to perform substantial range of office automation support.
4. Knowledge of the organization and its functions and programs to answer inquiries of a general nature, refer items of interest to responsible staff, appropriate protocol, subject matter filing, receptionist duties and other general clerical practices to support office operations.
5. Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations and analytical functions.
6. Skill in typing, a qualified typist is required.

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 NK-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-07.

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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 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.

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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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