LEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Job in Scott AFB, IL

Vacancy No. USTC-25-12761235-MP Department Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command
Salary $108,057.00 to $140,476.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/14/2025 Close Date 7/28/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Scott AFB, IL


Summary

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Military Spouses must meet eligibility requirements listed in announcement. Special Authorities means 30% Disabled Veterans and VEOA candidates are eligible to apply. Federal Employee means current permanent competitive service employees of DOD agencies may only apply. Veterans means Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) and Eligible Military Spouse Preference {MSP) eligible under competitive and non-competitive appointment may apply.

Duties

As a LEAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Performs, provides, obtains, and advises on a variety of management services essential to the direction and efficient operation of the Command Group (CG) and the Joint Secretariat (TCCS-JS) including but not limited to personnel management, project control, budget, knowledge management, and information management internal controls
  • Primary lead and advisor on Knowledge Management (KM) and Information Management (IM) program requirements ensuring alignment of KM and IM activities to the command's mission, goals, and objectives.
  • Serves as USTRANSCOM's expert Senior Knowledge Management Officer and Joint Secretariat Support Lead.
  • Ensures that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services. Chairs and/or participates in Command-directed study groups. Functions as the Resource Manager and Human Resources Liaison for the Command Group.
  • Focal Point and Technical Expert for USTRANSCOM Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is situationally telework eligible
  • Employee must be able to acquire and retain a Non Critical Sensitive Secret Security Clearance
  • Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • The employee may be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime to support military operations.
  • Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Advanced understanding of electronic tasking system such as ETMS2 or TMT.
  • Oversight of information management functions; Directives, Records, Office Administration
  • Understanding of collaboration platforms such as Teams and SharePoint
  • Ability to perform Resource Advisor duties - Ability to maintain a Command Battle Rhythm.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo.pdf

Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Competencies:

  • Administration and Management
  • Communications and media
  • Knowledge management


Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc...). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.The following documents are REQUIRED

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Veteran's Documents if applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
  • DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

3. Additional documentation required if currently hold or previously held a federal position: most recent SF-50 and, if different, SF-50 showing highest grade.4. If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service. Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).

PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:https://afciviliancareers.com/sites/default/files/AF_Civilian_Employment_Eligibility_Guide.pdf

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12761235.

Agency contact information

USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
Address
TRANSCOM
508 Scott Drive
Bldg 1900 E
Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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