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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$151,699 - $197,200

per year

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GS-15 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $123,041 - $159,950

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-14. Senior leader or top expert.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team that handles all aspects of workforce planning and personnel management for a major U.S.

military transportation command, including setting goals, managing budgets, and advising top leaders on human resources issues.

A good fit would be an experienced senior manager with a strong background in government or military HR, skilled at building relationships with high-level officials and driving large-scale programs.

It requires someone who can oversee teams and innovate in personnel strategies for national defense operations.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent, planning and directing manpower and personnel management for major programs
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with high-ranking military, civilian, and external stakeholders including federal agencies and contractors
  • Recognized expertise in analyzing, strategizing, and directing civilian and joint military personnel programs
  • Experience managing budgets, planning, re-engineering, systems development, and innovation in manpower and personnel
  • Proficiency in developing long-range personnel plans, goals, policies, and procedures using the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES)
  • Supervisory experience directing and coordinating work through subordinate supervisors
  • Ability to advise on policies, procedures, and directives related to human resources lifecycle

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.

The incumbent will serve as the Executive Director of Manpower and Personnel at United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and will be responsible for formulating program goals, plans, and policies for the directorate's joint mission.

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Plan, organize, and direct manpower and personnel management functions of a program of national significance.

Establish and maintain relationships with high-ranking military or civilian managers, supervisors, and technical staff in major organizations, Joint Staff/DOD, in other federal agencies, and public groups such as contractors and private businesses.

Serve as the recognized authority in the analysis, strategy, and direction of civilian and joint military personnel programs.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

As a EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the Executive Director of Manpower and Personnel responsible for formulating program goals, plans, policies, and work plans for the directorate's joint mission.

Plan, organize, and manage the activities of the directorate with the director and is primary advisor to the USTRANSCOM Commander on all civilian and joint military personnel issues aligned with the Human Resources lifecycle.

Direct the command-wide Manpower and Personnel budget, planning, re-engineering, systems development, and innovation activities.

Manage the development of command-wide, long-range personnel plans, program goals, policies, and procedures dealing with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES).

Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Direct, coordinate, and oversee work through subordinate supervisors. Advise staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: USTC-26-12922184-MP