OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION PROGRAM MANAGER Job in McGuire AFB, NJ

Vacancy No. 5N-AFPC-12767130-873685-CBS Department Air Mobility Command
Salary $124,189.00 to $161,448.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/17/2025 Close Date 7/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
McGuire AFB, NJ


Summary

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This position is open to internal AMC employees only.

Duties

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as the AMCTES Operational Test and Evaluation Program Manager for the operational testing of the Department of Defense major weapons systems programs. Leads, plans, coordinates, executes, and reports on operational test activities during the design, development, production, and fielding of new and/or modified DoD weapon systems.

DUTIES:

  1. Serves as an Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Test Director for Air Mobility Command assigned weapon systems and subsystems.
  2. Designs, develops, and directs the operational test plan for assigned ACAT I, II, or DoD oversight major weapons systems programs.
  3. Responsible for the final report that will be submitted to Director, Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation to support a fielding decision or stop further development of new or modified weapon systems.
  4. Executes, chairs, and/or attends test events, integrated test planning meetings, deficiency report boards (DRB), Leadership Review Boards (LRB), Safety Review Boards (SRB), critical design reviews, and any other meetings necessary to plan and execute operational testing and evaluations (OT&E).
  5. Manages and enforces the operational test planning, reporting, and coordination program and trains test cadre on these programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Must be able to acquire and retain a Secret security clearance.
  • Minimum three years of experience planning, directing, or managing operational test on mobility assigned equipment and systems is highly desired.
  • A professional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degree at the bachelor’s level is highly desired.
  • Previous experience as an instructor in a military aircraft or aircraft maintenance is highly desired.
  • Must exhibit a high degree of ability to foresee the impact of test results on acquisition decisions and war fighting capability.
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or other holidays.
  • Work requires travel away from the normal duty station by commercial and/or military aircraft.

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):
  • This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Incumbent must hold Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification (or be able to obtain) in Test and Evaluation, Foundational level. Completion of recurring continuing training is required to maintain certification.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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: Administrative and Management Positions- Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series (0301)

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include mastery level knowledge of AF, DoD, and Joint test and evaluation and acquisition principles, concepts and methodologies on issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations; extensive knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major test and evaluation operations such as those evaluating the effectiveness and suitability of logistical support operations; extensive knowledge of mobility operations, aircraft ground equipment, and aerial port systems and associated equipment, to include the various command entities involved in the overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations; knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; mastery of planning, organizing, and directing teams and in negotiating effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations involving substantial agency and DoD resources; and mastery in preparing operational test and evaluation reports that will significantly affect weapon systems acquisition and modification.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Joint, other Services, Air Force, foreign governmental agencies, and contractor command test and evaluation principles, concepts, policies, and methodologies to resolve program issues and provide analytical studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
  2. In-depth knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and command directives and instructions concerning ground/air safety programs pertaining to the worldwide mobility mission and its relationship to the various agencies involved in acquisition and sustainment program planning and execution for military operations.
  3. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the planning and assessment of operational tests for highly complex weapon systems and subsystems. Knowledge sufficient to analyze and draw conclusions regarding test results and write technical reports appropriate for senior AF, DoD, and joint service executive and technical level reviews.
  4. Skill in test planning, execution, and reporting for mobility air forces (MAF) aircraft, mission planning, maintenance, aerial delivery, Command and Control (C2), and aerial port support systems, as well as other DoD, MDA, NASA, Joint and Coalition systems. Knowledge of DoD, Air Force and MAJCOM acquisition test goals and objectives, sequence and timing of key operational events pertaining to test planning and program milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness and suitability.
  5. Ability to research, analyze, and interpret high-level guidelines including general, DoD, Joint Service, and military service directives and instructions requiring considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to issues or problems.
  6. Ability to lead teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.
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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

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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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

  1. Online Application: Questionnaire
  2. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. Your name MUST be included on your resume.
  3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
  4. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
  5. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/24/2025

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12767130

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

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

  • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
  • If your resume includes photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

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Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Address
JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
2903 McGuire Blvd
JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641
US

Next steps

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