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Posted: January 13, 2026 (1 day ago)

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INSPECTOR GENERAL SPECIALIST

Air Mobility Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$89,508 - $116,362

per year

Closes

January 20, 2026

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves serving as the main coordinator for long-term strategic planning, new initiatives, and implementing inspection policies at the wing or center level in the Air Force.

The role focuses on analyzing operations, resolving issues in inspections, and ensuring compliance with military regulations to improve efficiency.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in military operations, policy analysis, and program evaluation who enjoys working in a structured government environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, involving complex inspection principles and data analysis
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, DoD policies, Air Force Instructions, and inspection processes including FOIA and Privacy Act
  • Understanding of Air Force mission, command structure, organizational relationships, and operational milestones
  • Proficiency in analytical and evaluative methods to assess program efficiency and develop improvement plans
  • Skills in analyzing reports, identifying trends, and making recommendations to meet program objectives
  • Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative methods for multifaceted planning and adapting strategies to unique needs
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-11 within the past 52 weeks for GS-12 eligibility

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the focal point for the wing/center level long-range strategic plans; new programs, and for interpreting, developing, and implanting Air Force inspection policy.

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, 1801.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of complex inspection principles, concepts, and practices in order to recognize and resolve discrepancies, and modify established approaches, methods, and procedures to improve data gathering and analysis techniques.

Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources for the installation, and of the mission, capabilities, organizations and operations of the Inspector General.

Knowledge of a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and the improvement of critical installation-level plans and programs.

Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.

Knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 Public laws, executive orders, DoD Regulations, Air Force Instructions, and other issues related to the Inspection process, to include DoD and AF administration and inspection policies, procedures, techniques, and practices, as well as public information release and denial determinations (Freedom of Information Act, Official Use Request, Privacy Act, etc.).

Knowledge of Air Force, MAJCOM, and Installation program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events, and the relationships of the various wing/center entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and development of multifaceted plans and programs for conducting operations, and to adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs, special demands, and determine feasible solutions to meet mission requirements.

Skill in analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources, and in analyzing reports to identify relevant issues, identify potential trends, and draw sound conclusions in order to make appropriate recommendations.

Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior specialists and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and required extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, and work in a professional manner with installation leadership, as well as with local community, state, and/or Government agencies necessary to implement effective exercise and contingency response actions.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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:

Plans, organizes and executes a wide range of complex activities for the wing/center Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) and the Exercise and Evaluation Program.

Develops, integrates and directs the wing/center planning activities. Manages the integration of multi-disciplinary resources necessary to support center and/or wing-wide tasks and projects.

Performs thorough analysis of unit capabilities versus inspection requirements to determine the most efficient exercise and inspection scenarios which cost and maximize unit readiness.

Represents the IG with a variety of installations, functional area , local community, state, and federal organizations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 4U-AFPC-12864972-061680-VMB