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Posted: January 5, 2026 (10 days ago)

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HOST AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HARM) SPECIALIST

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Department of the Air Force

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$65,271 - $84,875

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GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing aviation resources for the Air Force Reserve, including handling flight pay, training records, and eligibility for pilots and crew members using specialized computer systems.

It supports the planning and maintenance of air operations to ensure everything runs smoothly.

A good fit would be someone with experience in administrative or program management, especially in military or aviation settings, who is detail-oriented and comfortable with databases and data analysis.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, involving aviation resource management, policies, and systems
  • Knowledge of Air Force operations, resource management systems like ARMS, and aviation service eligibility requirements
  • Proficiency in computer/automated data processing techniques, including database queries, ad-hoc reporting, and troubleshooting
  • Skills in evaluating program effectiveness, developing improvements, and interpersonal communication for collaboration
  • Master's degree or equivalent graduate education in a related field, or a combination of education and experience
  • Meeting federal time-in-grade requirements (one year at GS-07 for GS-09 eligibility)

Full Job Description

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In order to qualify, you must meet the SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions- Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series (0301) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include- Knowledge of extensive body of Aviation Resource Management objectives, policies, technical rules, guidelines, instructions, regulations, policies and precedents to support and flight pay and training requirements; Knowledge of AF operations, resource management systems and associated programs, interface requirements, browsers, personnel flight records and maintenance; Knowledge of aviation service eligibility, aircrew rating requirements, aircrew flight incentive pay requirements, conditional incentive pay requirements in relationship to reserve status codes, active/inactive reserve status; Knowledge of a wide range of computer/automated data processing techniques, requirements, methods, sources, procedures, system software/hardware and analytical and diagnostic methods; Extensive knowledge of ARMS System work processes and applications to develop database and ad-hoc queries on alternative approaches, to identify problems, to plan and implement solutions and to collaborate with design center personnel to incorporate needed system changes; AND Knowledge of the objectives, overall design and operating principles of ARMS in order to recognize probable interactions within the functions of the assigned programs.

OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B.

or J.D., (if related) in a field related to the position being filled.

Education at the graduate level must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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: Knowledge of various aviation management programs, policies and aviation service eligibility directives.

Knowledge of and skill in applying ARMS directives, instructions, and manuals with emphasis on knowledge of personnel flight records maintenance, operating/navigating and troubleshooting ARMS data system operating procedures and preparation, processing, and auditing of associated documents.

Skill in Ad-hoc program design, development, interface requirements and modification of various reports using the ARMS database.

Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of the program and developing strategies and recommendations for necessary improvements.

Skill in inter-personal communication necessary to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy and diplomacy.

Ability to prepare staff reports and delivering briefings to flight crews to encourage understanding and acceptance of pay policies and procedures. Major Duties:

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is: To manage and control all operational administrative aspects of aviation resource management by utilizing the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS).

Authenticates and publishes aeronautical orders, validates entitlement pays, verifies physical and physiological requirements and determines suspensions, disqualifications, revalidation, and requalification for rated/ non-rated aircrew, and parachutist.

Duties: Plans, implements and controls all operational administrative aspects of aviation resource management. Serves as an advisor/principal contact for management officials.

Interprets and administers laws and regulations regarding entitlement incentive pay.

Researches, validates, and interprets Air Force Instruction (AFI) Mission Design Series (MDS) specific medical and physiological requirements and flying and ground training requirements.

Substantiates personnel listings, determines position status and performs a wide-range of administrative duties.

Inputs, updates, and retrieves aircrew data using Air Force Aviation Resource Management Systems at the squadron level.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 6R-AFPC-12860098-02681-1CBS