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Posted: March 25, 2026 (0 days ago)

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PRINCIPAL SARC

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$118,675 - $154,280

per year

Closes

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and coordinating efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assaults within the National Guard at the state level, including advising leaders, managing programs, and ensuring support for victims around the clock.

It requires overseeing policies, teams, and resources to handle cases effectively while aligning with military and legal standards.

A good fit would be someone with experience in social services, program management, and a strong understanding of trauma support in a structured organization like the military.

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in social science program operations
  • Knowledge of analyzing problems, gathering data, and developing solutions for social science resources
  • Experience preparing reports, plans, policies, and correspondence related to program efficiency
  • Familiarity with organizational missions and staff procedures in a military or government context
  • Ability to apply analytical techniques to evaluate and improve social science programs
  • Expertise in trauma-informed practices, cultural competence, and ethical guidance for complex cases
  • Skills in managing 24/7 response capabilities, case management, and resource allocation for victim support

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRINCIPAL SARC, Position Description Number T5898000 and is part of the CO JFHQ AIR CMD, National Guard.

The Supervisory Principal Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) serves as the primary advisor for directing and coordinating Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) activities at the state level.

1. Experience and knowledge will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each experience listed below. 3.

It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of your knowledge or experience.

DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal knowledge or experience as it pertains to each bullet.

You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include your knowledge or experience in your resume.

Must have experience or knowledge in each of the following: Experience, education or training 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 social science resources.

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 social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.

1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Major Duties:

Execute Department of Defense (DoD) and Service level sexual assault policy at the state level and serve as the principal advisor to state leadership advising on all SAPR-related matters and implementation of SAPR strategy.

Manage and oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of all SAPR activities at the state level; adapt SAPR activities according to state risk and protective factors; and set strategic goals to align to organizational level policy and SAPR mission.

Formulate state SAPR program objectives and priorities and implement plans consistent with the long-term interest of the state.

Provide expert advice on trauma-informed practices; cultural competence; and ethical considerations and guidance to address complex cases, ethical dilemmas, and challenging situations.

Manage, assign and oversee a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week response capability for victims of sexual assault within their area of responsibility (AOR) in accordance with DoD and Service level policy.

Create and update the installation SAPR Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring compliance with DoD and Service policy, along with local, sate and federal law.

Serve as the state co-chair of the monthly sexual assault Case Management Group (CMG) meetings, state quarterly sexual assault CMGs, and oversee the state High-Risk Response Teams to ensure the victim's safety and the safety of retaliation reporters; facilitate sexual assault victim services and retaliation reporters' referrals; and direct effective SAPR system coordination and ensure appropriate accountability.

This responsibility is not delegable. Serve as the single point of contact for state level command notification regarding sexual assault reports within their AOR.

Brief any issues and solutions related to the implementation of the No Wrong Door policy to TAG at the state sexual assault CMG in accordance with DoD and Service policy.

Assess, identify, and advocate for adequate staffing, budgetary resources, and technological tools to support the SAPR program; conduct regular assessments of workload and caseload to ensure equitable distribution; and allocate resources based on the evolving needs of SAPR personnel and the victims served.

Analyze SAPR program, DoD, and tactical data to identify trends and areas for improvement and use that data to inform decision-making and improve SAPR program service delivery; and generate comprehensive reports on program outcomes, achievements, and challenges for internal and external stakeholders across multiple echelons.

Address and resolve ethical dilemmas related to sexual assault response amongst SAPR personnel. Supervise all National Guard SARCs and SAPR VAs within the state.

Task SARCs and SAPR VAs with SAPR duties, provide technical expertise and oversight, and collaborate with rating official on performance feedback.

Hear and resolve complaints from personnel, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor, manager, or program within their AOR.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CO-12908661-T5-26-072