Department of the Air Force

SUPERVISORY WARGAMES PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Scott AFB, Illinois Full time

SUPERVISORY WARGAMES PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois

Salary Range: $128967 - $167663 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.

Major Duties:

  • As a SUPERVISORY WARGAMES PROGRAM SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Wargames and Experimentation Branch ensuring that experimentation activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of wargaming, concept development, experimentation, and joint doctrine. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Coordinates and supports command participation in Department of War, Military Service (Title X), Joint Staff, combatant command and Allied/Partner Nation wargames when invited/directed. Provides advice to Directorate and command leadership on recommendations for new capabilities or for adapting existing capabilities through changes to doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities and/or policy. Participates in contract administration ensuring compliance with contractual and funding processes and procedures used in the development and delivery of products and services.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Analyze and assess complex strategic issues and clearly articulate solutions and findings to leadership across various agencies. Planning, coordinating, and assessing command-sponsored wargames and/or establishing policies and procedures for accomplishment of wargaming. Advising employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and 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: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12911320. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-04-05