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Posted: January 12, 2026 (3 days ago)

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UNIT PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Air Education and Training Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$50,460 - $65,599

per year

Closes

January 16, 2026

GS-6 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This role acts as the main administrative helper to the squadron leader in the Air Force, managing programs like travel, security, and personnel support while coordinating with other teams.

It involves organizing office tasks, tracking resources, and solving everyday problems to keep the unit running smoothly.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in office administration, especially in military or government settings, who enjoys juggling multiple responsibilities.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent, including assisting in planning and organizing management programs
  • Knowledge of administrative support programs such as cyber-security liaison, Government Travel Card (GTC), Defense Travel System (DTS), drug demand program, and security/supply programs
  • Experience supporting military and civilian personnel issues and manpower resource requirements
  • Proficiency in office automation software for creating documents, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs
  • Ability to fact-find, analyze problems, develop action plans, and communicate effectively with tact
  • Federal time-in-grade requirement: One year at GS-06 within the past 52 weeks for merit promotion applicants

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary point of contact to the squadron commander/director for all administrative support programs.

Also serves as liaison with personnel flights on personnel issues and assists in oversight of organization manpower resource 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, Clerical and Administrative Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes experience assisting supervisors, managers, and staff in order to plan and organize management programs and functions of the organization.

Experience with administrative support programs such as cyber-security Liaison (CL), Government Travel Card (GTC) program, Defense Travel Systems (DTS) administrator, drug demand program, Automated Data Processing Equipment (APDE) accounts, security program, supply program, civilian timecard program, and unit recognition program; and experience assisting/supporting on military and civilian personnel issues and manpower resource requirements.

Experience using various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations.

Independently note and follow up on commitments; collect, organize, and compile data in order to recommend actions to supervisors and managers.

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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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. Knowledge of structure, programs, and work methods of organization for personnel/manning issues. 4.

Ability to fact-find, problem analysis, problem resolutions, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems. 5.

Ability to gather, analyze, and present facts, communicate effectively, using tact and courtesy and possess the ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines. 6.

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:

Directly assists the commander/director in the management of all administrative support program functions. Serves as the resident subject matter expert for all mandated administrative support programs.

Serves as the organizational point of contact and liaison with the personnel flight on military and civilian personnel issues.

Assists in planning, administering, and monitoring manpower resource requirements. Performs other clerical and administrative work in support of the office/organization.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 5C-AFPC-12862883-073915-MCF