UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER
Air Mobility Command
Posted: February 13, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$131,310 - $170,708
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves overseeing the planning and execution of military deployments and redeployments for U.S.
and allied forces in the Pacific region and beyond, ensuring everything runs smoothly during exercises, emergencies, or combat.
You'll lead a mixed team of military personnel, civilians, and contractors while monitoring operations to meet command needs.
It's a great fit for experienced military planners with strong leadership skills who thrive in high-stakes, team-based environments.
You will serve as a DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following 1) Possess expert knowledge of the CJCS Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Defense Transportation System (DTS), and other supporting operational planning and execution systems.
This includes understanding regulatory, enforcement, and operational planning systems to manage theater deployments effectively.
2) Have in-depth knowledge of the unified/specified command structure, Service component organizations, operational requirements, and capabilities.
This includes familiarity with the Defense Transportation System and its application to deployment operations in contingency and exercise scenarios.
3) Must demonstrate the ability to lead and manage a team effectively, including assigning work, evaluating performance, mentoring, and ensuring compliance with theater policies and procedures.
This includes supervising a diverse team of contractors, reserve officers, civil service personnel, and active-duty noncommissioned officers.
4) Requires a deep, practical understanding of planning and execution for military operations, including contingencies and combat situations.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
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