$120K - 160K a year
Lead and manage flying/training units including manpower, equipment, and training to prepare for wartime missions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local authorities.
Must be a National Guard member with military officer experience, able to obtain security clearance, and have expertise in program and personnel management within military contexts.
Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM MANAGER (AIR COMMANDER PILOT NAVIGATOR), Position Description Number D0338P01 and is part of the 174TH ATKW, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Duties Help As a PROGRAM MANAGER (AIR COMMANDER PILOT NAVIGATOR), GS-0340-15, you will provide leadership and management of the flying/training unit(s), to provide manpower, equipment, and training in peacetime, in preparation to perform the wartime mission. The incumbent is accountable to a wide variety of federal, state, and local authorities on all aspects of operations, personnel, equipment, funds, and real property. In addition, this position may have similar supervisory and/or support responsibilities for other flying and non-flying units which may be collocated or geographically separated. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. • 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. • 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. • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. • May be required to successfully complete a trial period. • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment. • 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. • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. • For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. • For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Qualifications Military Grades: RATED OFFICERS ONLY GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience includes analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. Must have experience and a degree of competence is required in a number of specialized subject-matter or functional areas, such as aircraft maintenance, financial/budget, personnel, air operations, information systems, facilities management, security, public affairs. Experience in management and executive knowledge and ability in order to provide overall management of the various operating programs and functional areas. Must have experience with being responsible for establishing and implementing both long and short term policies and plans for mission accomplishment i.e., flying hours, aircraft maintenance, supply management, etc.; developing, evaluating, and adjusting organizational structures to accomplish the mission; delegating authority and providing direction to subordinate staff members; assuring that policies are integrated and settling differences (flying hours/maintenance) which arise between directorates; setting policy for the overall budget and authorizing reallocation of funds based on shifting mission needs; assuming a leadership role in developing personnel management policies for the organization, and in dealing with personnel actions which affect key employees or have possible serious repercussions; establishing an atmosphere conducive to the accomplishment of the mission; and promoting good relations with a variety of groups, organizations and individuals. Education Education requirements - Not applicable for this position 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). • *Please note: The applicant list may be used to fill the position under the Military Key staff appointment authority. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates or hard to fill positions. TAG is final approval authority for any incentive requests. Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority may be considered for this position. TAG is the final approval authority for incentive programs (applicable to newly appointed federal employees or those with a 90-day break in service). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 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. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Expand Hide additional information 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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This job posting was last updated on 9/11/2025