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Posted: March 11, 2026 (3 days ago)

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UNIT PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Air Education and Training Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$45,409 - $59,031

per year

Closes

GS-5 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves serving as the main point of contact for various administrative programs in an Air Force unit, handling tasks like managing travel cards, cybersecurity support, and program coordination to keep everything running smoothly.

A good fit would be someone with experience in office administration who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using computers for reports and databases.

It's an entry-level federal role ideal for those who enjoy supporting teams behind the scenes.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-05 level or equivalent, including serving as a point of contact for administrative programs like cybersecurity liaison, travel systems, and purchase cards
  • Knowledge of organizational operations and functional responsibilities
  • Proficiency in office automation software for creating documents, spreadsheets, databases, and reports with complex formats
  • Skills in fact-finding, problem analysis, resolution, and developing action plans
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and present facts; communicate effectively with tact; and meet deadlines
  • Time-in-grade requirement: One year at GS-05 if currently in a GS position
  • Experience in following up on commitments, editing written correspondence, and managing programs like drug demand reduction, health care, and safety

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to contact the squadron commander/director for administrative support programs to include but not limited to task management, cybersecurity liaison (CL), Government Travel Card (GTC) program, Defense Travel System (DTS) administrator, drug demand reduction program, health care program, and Government Purchase Card (GPC) program.

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, Clerical and Administrative Support positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service serving as the primary point of contact for administrative support programs such as cybersecurity liaison (CL), Government Travel Card (GTC) program, Defense Travel System (DTS) administrator, drug demand reduction program, health care program, fitness program, Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, safety program, Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) accounts, security program, supply program, civilian timecard program and unit recognition program.

Ensure all actions are accomplished and if problems exist, identify other alternatives as needed.

Independently noting and following up on commitments made at meetings/conferences; Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to prepare and edit written correspondences and reports.

Use various office automation to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, to edit and reformat electronic drafts, and to update and revise existing databases or spreadsheets.

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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 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 the organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of an organization. 2.

Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.

3. Skill in fact-finding, problem analysis, problem resolutions, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems. 4.

Ability to gather, analyze and present facts, communicate effectively, using tact and courtesy and possess the ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines. 5.

Ability to plan and organize management programs and functions of an organization. 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:

1. Directly assists the commander/director in the management of all administrative support program functions 2.

Serves as the resident subject matter expert for all mandated administrative support programs. 3. Serves as a unit liaison to the military and civilian personnel offices. 4.

Performs other clerical and administrative work in support of the office/organization.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 5C-AFPC-12906589-184300-CDB