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UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$40,736 - $97,087

per year

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 job involves managing the deployment readiness of Air Force unit personnel, ensuring they are prepared for missions and emergencies by handling planning, coordination, and compliance with military standards.

A good fit would be someone highly organized who thrives in fast-paced settings, has experience with team coordination, and can quickly learn deployment processes.

It's ideal for those with a background in military or emergency management who enjoy analyzing and improving programs.

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience at GS-04 or equivalent in coordinating, planning, and executing unit-level deployment activities
  • Knowledge of DoD, USAF, CBRN, FEMA, and emergency management directives, policies, and procedures
  • Familiarity with readiness reporting systems like DRRS, SORTS, AFIT, and ASIMS
  • Skills in analytical methods to evaluate programs, develop plans, and improve processes
  • Ability to communicate, negotiate, and work effectively in group dynamics with senior management
  • Ability to analyze complex information and make judgments on unit readiness
  • Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance

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 function as the Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) ensuring assigned personnel are qualified and ready to meet Air Expeditionary Force requirements.

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

EXPERIENCE: I have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-04 / NH-01 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military or public sector), which includes involving the coordination, planning, and execution of unit-level deployment activities.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to work in fast-paced environment, knowledge of deployment processes and systems, and a quick learner.

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 DoD and USAF CBRN/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and EM directives, doctrine, principles, policies, and lines of authority. 2.

Knowledge of a wide range of readiness and emergency response principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to the full range of contingency preparedness responsibilities on a military installation, and the relationship of these responsibilities to local civil emergency management programs.

3.

Knowledge of a variety of information systems and programs used to manage training and equipment status reporting, e.g., Defense Readiness Reporting Systems (DRRS), and Status of Resources and Training (SORTS) System, Air Force Information Tool (AFIT), Aerospace Services Information Management System (ASIMS).

4.

Skill in applying standard analytical and evaluative methods and procedures to evaluate local program operations, develop comprehensive plans, analyze work processes, and continually improve them to meet customer requirements.

5.

Ability to plan, organize, communicate, advocate, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

6. Ability to work well within a complex group dynamic and in working groups. 7.

Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning unit readiness. 8.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. 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 Readiness Program, ensuring programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.

Configures and maintains functional Unit Type Codes (UTCs) as postured by MAJCOM FAMs (Functional Area Managers) using available unit assets. 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 readiness program.

Advises commander and squadron leadership on the direction, management, and operation of all aspects of unit readiness capabilities. Ensures Personnel readiness.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFMC-030102-12899969-JDH