Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Charleston AFB, South Carolina
Salary Range: $88621 - $115213 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is To serve as the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems and Counter small Unmanned Aerial Systems Program Manager as such, provide technical expertise, expert guidance and comprehensive advice to Security Forces and installation-level leadership on sUAS and C-sUAS readiness, training, risk management, and integrated defense capabilities.
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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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector) Examples of specialized experience include applying knowledge of a wide range of collateral, SAP and SCI security principles, concepts, and methodologies to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; these problems can vary, but specifically the incumbent will always deal with security agreements with foreign governments for security resources and responsibility sharing; apply policy direction to contractors and government/military officials and develop guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Expert knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials and equipment associated with aerial surveillance sUAS and C-sUAS programs. Expert knowledge of military, Federal Aviation Administration or International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sUAS regulations and operating procedures, expert knowledge of flight operations (manned or unmanned) and working knowledge of fixed and deployable C-sUAS equipment and technology is critical to the successful performance of the work. Expert knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the conduct of Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations and the separation of aircraft in terminal radar approach control and control tower operations, and of the functional and operational limitations of ATC equipment such as: radar systems, navigational aids, weather indicators, remote status indicators, radios, landlines, recording equipment, ATC simulation systems. Comprehensive knowledge of OSD, AF, USNORTHCOM and other COCOM sUAS and C-sUAS regulations, policy, directives/instructions and guidance, and the relationship of the various DoD entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations, as well as a working knowledge of joint and allied services military organizations, procedures, and policy as related to sUAS and C-sUAS operations. Skill in review and analysis techniques and methods to appraise assigned aerial surveillance programs or projects. Identify needs and solutions; develop goals, policies, and procedures; monitor progress; and evaluate success. Skill in application of aerial surveillance training techniques and principles in order to both help develop training operators acquire knowledge in operation of sUAS and C-sUAS systems as well as develop additional competent trainers for the same purpose. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects, clearly and cogently present data and recommendations. and advocate to leadership for acceptance and implementation of recommendations where proposals involve unprecedented programs where little, or no guidance exist and where substantial resources or extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 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.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/21/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12836398 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week 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 may 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. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-21