AIR BATTLE MANAGER (INSTRUCTOR) Job in Mountain Home, ID

Vacancy No. ID-12694255-AF-2947/2948 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $88,621.00 to $115,213.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/19/2025 Close Date 3/23/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Mountain Home, ID


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIR BATTLE MANAGER (INSTRUCTOR), Position Description Number D2350000 and is part of the ID 266 RANS, National Guard.

THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD OR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD OR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP.

Duties

  • Performs as an instructor for the Air Battle Manager/Weapons Director position. Ensures training encompasses the full spectrum of theory, formal classroom and actual live, distributive and simulation missions on Battle Management Systems functions. Determines training requirements by analyzing unit training objectives, missions, combat readiness reports, Training Review Boards, Standard/Evaluation reports and directives. Prepares local course outlines to include: operation of complex classified electronic and telecommunications equipment, involving audio and video programming equipment, high powered transmitters, receivers, antenna systems, and communications terminal equipment; basic crewmember duties and responsibilities; safety precautions in an electronic environment; psychological factors and mission procedures. Develops lesson plans in accordance with syllabus courseware. (30%)
  • Maintains the qualification to perform as an evaluator while managing a crew and assigning duties. Conducts sensor, radar, data link and electronic protection system checks and briefs Mission Commander (MC) and Section Lead (SL) on operational status of ground based sensor systems and detection capabilities. Monitors and directs the accurate detection, tracking, collection, display, reporting, identification, recording and dissemination of surveillance data. Direct and coordinates the identification of all observed activity within designated areas. Coordinates C2 decisions with external airborne and ground based assets. Controls all ground based electronic protection systems. Supervises establishment of all data link systems. (20%)
  • Performs mission crew duties as an ABM or WD. Ensures that appropriate coordination and documentation are accomplished in accordance with prescribed directives and instructions. Ensures the operations section maintain current and accurate tactical situation, weapons, weather, airbase status and other situational information. Fuses Section Lead (SL) guidance, air tasking orders, real time sensor data and off-board intelligence information to integrate US Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force as well as allied forces in air-to-air surface engagements of hostile forces for the systems and attack support assets under control. Coordinates with the SD for attack authority, for attack support assets, as well as environmental/situation changes. Recommends procedures and techniques to improve ECCM effectiveness. Responds and takes appropriate action during emergencies. Selects, interprets and analyzes appropriate situation displays to monitor Area of Responsibility/Interest (AOR/AOI) and elements affecting the AOR/AOI. Perform joint/combined/composite operations as required. (20%)
  • Maintains qualification to perform mission crew duties as an Air Battle Manager (ABM) or Weapons Director (WD). Interprets radar data and fuses intelligence information to identify and nominate targets for attack. Provides direct support to strike-attack aircraft by relaying accurate, concise target data and threat warning. Analyzes operational tasking messages, special instructions and air tasking orders. Participates in pre-mission coordination briefings to ensure mission execution plan. Extracts pertinent information from these documents and incorporates the data into a mission execution plan. Performs electronic attack and protection measures. Maintains current and accurate tactical situation, weapons, weather, airbase status and other situational information. (10%)
  • Performs as an Air Battle Manager or Weapons Director Evaluator; ensures established standards of proficiency are maintained through evaluation and observation; administers scheduled and unscheduled evaluations during operational and training missions; analyzes evaluation data for adverse trends in performance; conducts crew evaluation critiques; recommends necessary changes or improvements; and develops testing material for evaluations. Serves as a member of the standardization board; evaluates and examines unit mission system specialists to determine degree of proficiency and adherence to crew procedures and crew coordination requirements. Evaluates and examines instructors. (10%)
  • Performs required mission planning and staff work in scheduling, training, current operations, standards and evaluation, intelligence, weapons and tactics, combat readiness, exercises, Staff Officer or other command executive positions. Advises and provides counsel to crew members regarding policies, local operating procedures, and directives of management. Leads and directs Air Weapons Officers and Weapons Directors to perform weapons control and battle management functional duties. Provides recommendations on training requirements, performance standards, ratings, and conduct feedback and debriefs as required. (10%)
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Talk to the education branch if you have any questions about how this position may affect your student loan repayment or bonus.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain an AFSC of 1C5xx.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-1 through E-6

The following qualifications must be represented by the content of your resume.

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Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences, however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience that demonstrates the ability to:

  • Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions,
  • Plan and organize work, and
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicant must possess at least 36 months of specialized experience, education, or training routine and non-routine preflight, in-flight, post-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.

Education

There are no additional educational requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the title, series, grade, and unit occur.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Your resume showing:
    • work schedule,
    • hours worked per week,
    • dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, and
    • duties performed.
  • Other supporting documents:
    • vMPF Personnel Rip (All Pages)

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12694255

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Anthony Starbard
Address
ID 266 RANS
266 Range Squadron
Mountain Home AFB, ID 83647
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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