PROGRAM MANAGER (AIR OPERATIONS GROUP COMMANDER) (TITLE 32) Job in Jefferson Barracks, MO

Vacancy No. MO-12773660-AF-25-069 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $127,690.00 to $165,997.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/29/2025 Close Date 8/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Jefferson Barracks, MO


Summary

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.

This is a GS-0340-14 PROGRAM MANAGER (AIR OPERATIONS GROUP COMMANDER) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1502P02 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified permanent and indefinite Title 32 National Guard employees who are currently working for the Missouri Air National Guard.

Duties

  • Directly responsible to the TAG and Governor of the State for the peacetime capability of the Air Operations Group.
  • Responsible to attend coalition nation conferences and provide coalition level training in the event of coalition operations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • As Air Operations Group (AOG) Commander, the incumbent provides direction and leadership to all unit members, including full-time air technicians and AGRs as well as traditional guardsmen.
  • Ensures combat readiness of all personnel to provide augmentation to the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) at the Air Operations Centers located in every Combatant Command area of responsibility (AOR) throughout the world.
  • Exercises direct responsibility for the readiness and implementation of a complex Air Force weapon system, the Air Operations Center.
  • Responsible for the development of current and long range organizational plans that support the vision and goals of the unit and ensure that funds, equipment, manpower, and facilities are properly resourced and utilized to meet the mission.
  • Responsible to assume a leadership role in national level exercises such as Joint Patriot that are indorsed by Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) and sponsored by NGB that meet the criteria for joint interoperability training.
  • Develops and implements the state level strategies on issues regarding AOC manpower, budget, equipment, and training.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Missouri National Guard 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.
  • Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - Col (O-6)

Minimum Military Grade - Lt Col (O-5)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting services organizations; supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work experience and/or training which has provided you with knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques; and experience using computer and automation systems.

GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months of specialized experience that demonstrates knowledge of air campaign strategy, combat plans, and combat operations; and your ability to perform long-term planning and organizational development necessary to accomplish air operations group functions in support of programs essential to Air National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions. The specialized experience must also demonstrate your ability to analyze problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and developing plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources; and applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.

Possession (or previous possession) of AFSC 11X4, 12X4, 13X4 or 14X4 is optimum.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

Selective Service Act:
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 Packet which may include the following:

  1. Resume (must include the following information)
    1. First and Last Name
    2. Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email)
    3. Position Title(s)
    4. Company/Organization Name(s)
    5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
    6. Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for
Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.

It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.
  1. Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience
    Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
  2. SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
    This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
  3. DD214s

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/12773660

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

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

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Agency contact information

Kayla Penny
Address
MO 131st Bomb Wing
511 Spirit Boulevard
Whiteman AFB, MO 65305-5055
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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