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SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY DIRECTOR)

Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

Department of the Air Force

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Location

Salary

$153,455 - $197,200

per year

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GS-14 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a deputy director role at a key Air Force education institute, where you'll help lead a team that manages programs for civilian institutions, including operations, budgets, and staff development.

It's ideal for someone with extensive experience in government management who can handle complex policies and lead others effectively.

The position requires strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of federal regulations to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent, including directing complex program operations, budgeting, and policy integration
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-14 within the previous 52 weeks
  • Expert knowledge of OPM, DoD, and military policies, regulations, and organizational structures
  • Mastery of operational and managerial functions for assessing and improving programs at agency and installation levels
  • Knowledge of funding, budgeting, accounting, and project submission procedures
  • Proficiency in personnel management, EEO, safety, and security regulations
  • Ability to plan, organize, direct staff, mentor teams, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Deputy Director of the Civilian Institutions Directorate at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), sharing with the director (a Colonel or equivalent position) the full scope of responsibility for managing the activities of the directorate.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes directing and integrating complex program operations, budgeting and policy requirements.

Providing formal input on hiring, employee performance and development.

Analyzing and interpreting federal policies, regulations and guidance to develop strategic recommendations and ensure program compliance.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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.

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: Expert knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, laws, mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the OPM, DOD, military organization headquarters, and other agencies that govern, interface with, and/or influence the Services programs.

Mastery knowledge of operational and managerial functions and mission of subordinate Services activities and of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessment and improvement of agency, MAJCOM, and installation level plans and programs.

Knowledge of funding and project submission procedures and accepted accounting, budgeting, funds control, resale, and inventory principles.

Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, safety, and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff, of an organization through subordinate staff and others, as well as deal with people tactfully and diplomatically and communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, both orally and in writing.

Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

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 directs the activities of The Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution Programs (AFIT/CI) Directorate ensuring that personnel, budgetary and programmatic' s complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Represents the Civilian Institutions Directorate with a variety of organizations. with a variety of high-level offices ranging from AU, AETC, HQSF, HAF, SAF/IA and Department of State.

Serves as the "alter ego" for the Director of Civilian Institution Program at AFIT, AU, planning, organizing, and managing the activities of the directorate.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFMC-12918664-232726-9X-KDB