Department of the Air Force

SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Arlington, Virginia Full time

SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $143913 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to develop, deliver, and sustain an affordable and effective 5th generation strike fighter to protect future generations worldwide. The Directorate of Enterprise Services Acquisition (DESA) serves the JPO through gathering of requirements, execution of technical evaluations, resolution of administrative issues delegated by the Procuring Contacting Officer (PCO), and oversight of contractor performance.

Major Duties:

  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Mentors, motivates, and develops subordinate personnel to assist those individuals to learn additional skills and understanding of both mandatory guidance, as well as the interpersonal skills needed for successful performance in a complex and matrixed organizational environment. Works closely with PCOs, Program Managers, Functional Leads, Business Financial Managers (BFMs), and other JPO stakeholders to review, analyze, and assess requirements against contractor options and make recommendations on strategy. Supports the Director and Deputy Director of DESA in prioritizing awards and modifications within the assigned portfolio, by preparing weekly and monthly status updates for DESA and JPO senior leaders, and by advising on best options for the resolution of contract-specific issues. Monitors and reviews the status of tasks assigned to subordinates to ensure timely completion or earliest identification of risks, difficulties, or challenges for completion of tasks. Monitors, reviews, and corrects the quality of all assigned work products produced by the Branch.

Qualifications: Experience requirements are 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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in analyzing options for the satisfaction of the operational requirements across a wide variety of subjects including, but not limited to, contracts requirements, space and equipment requirements, funding requirements (not directly related to personnel or the weapons system itself), security considerations, and policy determinations which facilitate the efficient and effective operation of the organization. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the services acquisition management process and initiatives. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. 4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of services acquisition including requirements development, contracting, financial management, contractor surveillance, and performance standards. 5. Ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with supervisory and non-supervisory employees. 6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 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 07/17/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12916111 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. 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). 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: 2026-07-17