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UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER

United States Space Force

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$62,181 - $80,840

per year

Closes

January 22, 2026

GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing the deployment readiness of military personnel in the Space Force, ensuring they are trained and equipped for missions.

The role requires organizing paperwork, following safety rules, and keeping the team prepared for quick action.

It's a good fit for someone with military or administrative experience who likes detailed planning and working in a structured environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, including knowledge of deployment laws, regulations, and policies
  • Master's degree or equivalent graduate education in a relevant field, or a combination of education and experience totaling 100% of requirements
  • Knowledge of management principles, administrative procedures, and deployment readiness documentation
  • Understanding of federal and agency deployment concepts, safety principles, and occupational health regulations
  • Ability to analyze complex information, evaluate unit readiness, and integrate program aspects
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirements: one year at GS-07 for GS-09 eligibility
  • Submit transcripts if qualifying based on education

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to function as the Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) ensuring assigned personnel are qualified and ready to meet Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) requirements.

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 for Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and precedents affecting deployment operations.

Knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization, including administrative practices and procedures pertaining to areas of responsibility, channels of communication, delegation of authority, and routing of correspondence.

Knowledge of the administrative processes and documentation requirements to ensure deployment readiness.

OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B.

or J.D in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 methods, procedures, and skills in evaluating and performing deployment operations to identify and meet deployment requirements.

Knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency deployment/mobilization concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws applicable to the full range of UDM management responsibilities.

Knowledge of established safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the safety program, risk assessment methods, and techniques for evaluating occupational safety and health risks.

Knowledge of federal planning policy and guidance to include publications applicable to the functional area.

Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning unit readiness.

Ability to recognize the inter-relationships of various aspects of operating programs to integrate and analyze information to evaluate overa11 program status.

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 oversees all unit level deployment activities. Performs analysis activities.

Establishes metric and system analysis systems for unit and higher-level management to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures.

Provides technical guidance and recommendations to senior leadership regarding unit deployment program. Ensures personnel readiness.

Ensures the unit is ready to meet wartime and peacetime mobility taskings by scheduling and tracking unit deployment training.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 5R-AFPC-12862636-058720-AN