PROGRAM MANAGER (SQUADRON COMMANDER) Job in Buckley AFB, CO

Vacancy No. CO-12751094-AF-25-097 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $117,501.00 to $152,753.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/17/2025 Close Date 7/17/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Buckley AFB, CO


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM MANAGER (SQUADRON COMMANDER), Position Description Number D2415000 and is part of the CO 140 CS, National Guard.

This position is located at an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing, Operations Squadron, with a flying mission established by National Guard Bureau (NGB).

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to members of the Colorado Air National Guard and those eligible to transfer or re-enlist into the COANG. *Recruitment or Relocation Incentive available. Subject to availability of funds and must be approved by TAG.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to server as the commander (Non-Rated), provide leadership, management, and oversight of missions and associated subordinate units, as well as other ANG units performing Air Force missions.

Execute the Mission: has the authority and responsibility to act and lead the Squadron to accomplish the mission(s). Primary mission(s) execution: responsible to execute the mission described in the Mission Directive, Designed Operational Capability statement, Unit Type Codes (UTC), or specified by order of a superior commander. Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) readiness: implements qualification and certification programs to meet mandated United States Air Force (USAF), Major Command (MAJCOM), Air National Guard and readiness standards IAW reporting guidelines. Mission Assurance Command and Control: maintains the ability to command and control the unit against all relevant threats and hazards to assure mission success at all times.

Lead People: maintains effective communication processes and ensures unit members are well disciplined, trained, and developed. Communication: develops a two-way vertical and lateral communication system requiring agile and timely response to environmental changes. Discipline: cultivates a culture of compliance and accountability while promoting unit and mission pride. Training: ensures individuals, teams, and units are adequately trained. Development: supports the professional and personal development of subordinates, strengthening their physical mental, social and spiritual resiliency in an effort to build well-rounded Airmen. Quality of Life Engagement: engages in the lives of unit subordinates, where appropriate, to improve quality of life, promote unit morale, and ensures all members are treated with dignity and respect.

Manage Resources: Responsible for manpower, funds, equipment, guidance, and unit member's time required to complete the assigned mission(s). Manpower: exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Funds: creates credible, defensible, executable, and cost-effective budgets for mission execution. Equipment: ensures all equipment is accounted for, maintained, and adequate for the assigned mission(s). Guidance: publishes guidance to document unit-specific processes and standards and ensures unit members have access to all command, technical, legal, and procedural guidance necessary for mission accomplishment. Unit Member's Time: maintains a stable and predictable work schedule for subordinates, while balancing mission requirements and additional duties.

Improve the Unit: fosters a culture of innovation and challenge inefficiencies. Strategic Alignment: maintains a strategic plan that coincides with national, regional, and state military strategies and local limitations. Process Operations: has knowledge of critical processes, and constantly seeks to improve and standardize those processes to produce more reliable results. Commander's Inspection Program: has legal authority and responsibility to inspect their subordinates and subordinate units. Data-Driven Decisions: makes decisions using all available resources, falling back on experience and judgement in situations with limited data.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Incumbent functions under the general supervision of the Operations Group Commander, which is three reporting levels below the first general officer in the direct supervisory chain.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Membership in the Colorado Air National Guard.
  • Must hold the grade of O-4 thru O-5.
  • Compatible Military Assignment: 17D or 14N AFSC
  • Submit all required documentation.
  • For positions requiring the operation for motor vehicle, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
  • For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
  • Eligible for a relocation incentive, the employee must have an appraisal from the prior with that’s a 3 or higher.
  • Relocation Incentive is available for only current federal employees. Will need a current appraisal in good standing.
  • Recruitment Incentive is for employees newly appointed to a position or following a break in service of at least 90 days.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O-4 to O-5

Compatible Military Assignments: 17D or 14N AFSC

1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.

2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each specialized experience listed below.

3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.

4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.

DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet.

You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume.

Must have at least 36 months of Specialized Experience in each of the following:
Experience analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources.

Knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures.

Experience 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.

Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.

Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.


Relocation and Recruitment Incentives Eligibility:
  • Recruitment-Employee newly appointedto a position or following a break in service of at least 90 days.
  • Relocation-Current employee who relocates to accept a position in a new geographic area. If you are eligible for a relocation incentive, the employee must have an appraisal from the prior with that's a 3 or higher.
Payments:Up to 25% of the annual rate of basic pay as of the beginning of the service period (includes locality pay/special rate supplement) multiplied by number of years (and fractions) covered by the service agreement. Option for lump sum available. Subject to availability of funds and must be approved by TAG.

Education

Substitution of Education for specialized experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

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)).

1. If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Army National Guard, please contact (720) 250-1351.
2. If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Air National Guard, please contact Recruiting Office Supervisor at 720-847-9423.
3. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated).
4. Be advised that if selected for a military technician position where membership in a reserve component is a condition of employment, your bonus may be terminated and may or may not be subject to recoupment. Questions pertaining to recoupment may be directed to the State Incentives manager at (720) 250-1337.
5. AGR positions are not announced/applied for on USA Jobs. Contact your respective AGR offices for instructions on how to apply for AGR positions.
6. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.)
7. Unless stated otherwise: Must be fully qualified or able to obtain MOS/AFSC within one year hire if this position is listed as immaterial against NGB compatibility requirements. If there is a compatible, required, or restricted MOS/AFSC listed in this announcement - you will need that MOS/AFSC to qualify for the position. If this position requires specific ASVAB scores, please contact the selecting supervisor with any questions.
8. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates.
9. Unless stated otherwise: If this position is posted as an Indefinite Technician, it may be converted to Permanent without further competition. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding employment status.
10. Per ARNG-HRH Policy Memorandum #10-39, mandatory Full Time Staff (FTS) training is required within a year of hire as a condition of employment in vacancy announcements for both Technician and Active Guard Reserve positions. Failure of new FTS personnel to complete NGB prescribed courses at PEC within the first year of employment may be cause for reassignment to other full-time positions or termination of their employment.
11. Current COANG Technicians and AGRs hired for a position in which an MCR is required will remain in their current status unless/until the MCR is approved. In the event the MCR is not approved, they are accepting the position in their current status.
12. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

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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 are found to be a minimally qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

Failure to submit the required documents will be grounds for disqualification without further review

REQUIRED: A current Resume, providing name, military rank, and email
REQUIRED: Specialized experience documented in your resume with mm/yy to mm/yy format
REQUIRED: Your DD214 (if available) or Service School Certificate awarding your MOS/AFSC
REQUIRED: Transcripts if substituting for Specialized Experience (if applicable)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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/12751094

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

Col Jason Kneuer
Address
CO 140 CS
18865 E. Breckenridge Ave
Aurora, CO 80011
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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