Supervisory Economist
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Posted: March 9, 2026 (4 days ago)
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HQ USAF and Support Elements
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$169,279 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job is for a senior IT leader who acts as the deputy head of a directorate focused on managing Air Force IT systems, resources, and policies to support military operations.
It involves overseeing teams, making high-level decisions, and ensuring everything runs smoothly in areas like technology planning and compliance.
A good fit would be an experienced IT manager with strong leadership skills, a background in government or defense, and a passion for organizing complex tech environments.
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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Deputy Director of the Administration and Management, Enterprise Management Directorate (SAF/AME).
The deputy has the full scope of responsibility for managing the activities of the directorate.
Represents the director officially, and when acting for the director, possesses the same authority and prerogatives.
The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere.
To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power.
That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations.
Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement Veterans Employment Opportunities Act In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A).
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems.
Specialized experience includes: Application of IT policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to information technology {IT) development and implementation, IT portfolio management, compliance, IT architecture, and evolving technology and integrated management of IT systems, assets and resources; Providing direction, staff advice and assistance to staff organizations and subordinate installations in the areas of education and training, community readiness, workforce development, and special programs; Applying safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures; planning, organizing, and directing the functions and supervise, mentor, motive, and appraise staff through subordinate supervisors.
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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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: 1.
Knowledge of business system program management and life cycle management processes, Financial Plan and POM processes, operational and system architectures, and information technology policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of risk management framework, cyber security policies, and zero trust 4.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 5.
Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. 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 "alter ego" for the Director of the Administration and Management, Enterprise Management Directorate at a MAJCOM, planning, organizing, and managing the activities of the directorate.
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.
Represents the Enterprise Management Directorate with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Makes recommendations to senior leadership.
Identifies cross-functional information technology requirements and opportunities and facilitates the development of appropriate solutions.
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