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Unit Program Coordinator, 2 ROPS

Department of the Air Force
Space Systems Command
Space Systems Command / 2nd Range Operations Squadron
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Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/21/2025 to 07/28/2025
Salary
$47,019 to - $75,722 per year

Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay (GS-5/7 Equivalent).

Pay scale & grade
NK 2
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Vandenberg AFB, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - 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
Yes
Announcement number
AF-FY25-6S-NK-303-02-SPLASH
Control number
841238200

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Duties

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg SFB, CA is searching for a Unit Program Coordinator, 2 ROPS (NK-0303-02, GS-5-7 Equivalent).

Description:
Come serve as the Unit Program Coordinator for the 2d Range Operations Squadron at Space Launch Delta 30 - America's premier combat-ready spaceport! Nestled on the beautiful California Central Coast, you will join a team of professionals responsible for executing rapid and resilient range and spaceport operations under an increasing launch cadence, and delivering responsive, adaptive space launch capabilities that guarantee mission success and play a vital role in the test and evaluation of weapon systems that are key to our Nation's security and defense.

You will serve as the primary point of contact to the squadron commander/director for all administrative support programs to include but not limited to task management, cybersecurity liaison (CL), Government Travel card (GTC) program, Defense Travel System (DTS) administrator, drug demand reduction program, health care program, fitness program, Government Purchase cards (GPC) program, safety program, Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) accounts, security program, supply program, civilian timecard program, and unit recognition program. You will also serve as a liaison with the personnel flight on military and civilian personnel issues and assist in oversight of organizational manpower resource requirements.

Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrated history of directly assisting senior leadership in the comprehensive management of all administrative support program functions.
- Extensive experience serving as a resident Subject Matter Expert for all mandated administrative support programs, ensuring compliance and providing authoritative guidance.
- Proven experience acting as a primary organizational contact and effective liaison with personnel flights, adeptly managing and resolving military and civilian personnel issues.
- Experience in the planning, administration, and meticulous monitoring of manpower resource requirements to optimize organizational staffing and efficiency.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency in performing a wide range of essential clerical and administrative duties, consistently contributing to overall office productivity and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Knowledge of the organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of an organization.
2. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
3. Knowledge of structure, programs and work methods of organization for personnel/manning issues.
4. Skill in fact-finding, problem analysis, problem resolutions, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems.
5. Ability to gather, analyze and present facts, communicate effectively, using tact and courtesy and possess the ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
6. Ability to plan and organize management programs and functions of an organization.

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
  • Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
  • May be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours and may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft within CONUS or to downrange sites in the performance of Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY).

Qualifications

The 0303 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please view the 1st section titled Clerical and Administrative Support positions. .

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

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