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Posted: February 6, 2026 (1 day ago)

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PROGRAM AND RESOURCES ANALYST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$40,736 - $97,087

per year

Type

Closes

GS-4 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $30,286 - $39,372

Typical requirements: 1 year general experience. 2 years college or associate degree.

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

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level government job involves leading local projects on workforce management, acting as a key contact between teams, and supporting administrative tasks like preparing plans, presentations, and reports for the Air Force.

It focuses on analyzing organizational efficiency, handling HR-related processes, and coordinating with various groups to improve operations.

A good fit would be someone with basic administrative or general office experience, strong organizational skills, and an interest in government or military support roles, ideally with a bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on background.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of general experience equivalent to GS-04 level, including administrative support, preparing business materials, and developing strategic plans
  • Or a bachelor's degree from a four-year program (transcripts required)
  • Or a combination of education and experience demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills
  • Knowledge of DoD and OPM principles in management engineering, organization, and financial management
  • Familiarity with HR rules, procedures, and operations for advising management and processing personnel actions
  • Analytical skills for identifying problems, devising solutions, and preparing reports and briefings
  • Ability to conduct interviews, gather information, and work cooperatively with diverse groups using tact and diplomacy

Full Job Description

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the local project lead workforce management specialist and liaison with the Wing Manpower specialists In order to qualify, you must meet the generalized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series located here GENERALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year or will have one year within 120 days of the closing of this announcement, at least three years of progressively responsible general experience, one year of experience which is equivalent to at least a pay band NH-01, (GS-04) level.

General experience will provide a basic knowledge of developing capability fact sheets and preparation of business development material, providing administrative support in the development of strategic plans, coordinates and prepares presentations and business material to support the organization.

OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcriptsORCombination of experience and education that provides me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of a Administrative Support Specialist 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 Department of Defense (DoD) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) management engineering and organization principles, concepts, and methodologies and financial management directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy.

Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques used to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations to devise organizational structuring options for complex, diverse organizations.

Knowledge of an extensive body of civilian and military HR rules, procedures, and operations sufficient to provide advice to management on a variety of issues, interpret regulations and union contracts, monitor and track requests for personnel actions, and ensure forms for civilian pay actions are submitted for in-processing and out-processing employees and comparable actions.

Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing and presenting briefings and reports.

Skill in conducting interviews with employees, supervisors, and management officials at installation and MAJCOM, to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures.

Ability to carry out and complete assignments involving work with diverse and dynamic groups by gaining their cooperation with tact, courtesy, and diplomacy and moving them towards an ownership of their objective without imposing personal bias.

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:

Serves as the local project lead workforce management specialist and liaison with the Wing Manpower specialists, providing advisory services to the Group concerning program manpower cost analysis, in and outsourcing studies, data gathering for work measurement accomplished by manpower at Wing MAJCOM or AFPC/MA., etc.

Provides management support services for the Group squadrons, detachments, and operating locations.

Serves as a strategic partner in the formulation of the Group's human resource strategies, as well as, in the implementation of those strategies through human resource activities such as recruiting, selecting, training and rewarding personnel.

Advises commanders, supervisors, and managers on civilian personnel issues, including those involving organizations that have a wide range of professional, scientific, administrative and highly technical positions, some with high-grades and technical positions in rapidly changing fields.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFMC-030102-12877598-CL