Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Little Rock AFB, Arkansas
Salary Range: $89508 - $116362 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: Provide technical subject matter expert advice and contract training quality assurance oversight to ensure the continuity of training across different media by evaluating the courseware, Aircrew Training Device (ATD) specifications, standards, documentation, and contractual capabilities against aircrew Master Tasks Lists (MTLs).
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Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the speicalized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Adminstrative and Management Position, GS-1712. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the technical field associated with aircrew training assignments, to include awareness of technological changes or new developments, such as would be gained through extended experience and on-the-job training combined with practice and study; and knowledge required to design and develop training courses or course materials, plan and conduct training program evaluations. Note: Resume must show supporting details. 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: 1. Prior C-130 or C-130J aircraft pilot experience desirable. Must have sufficient aircraft systems knowledge to interpret USAF technical orders and possess knowledge of C-130 systems' normal/emergency operating procedures. 2. Must have aircraft systems and operational procedures knowledge to determine training system courseware modification adequacy to meet the performance standards outlined in the applicable MIL/ESD. Experience withC130 or C130J aircraft systems desirable. 3. Must have comprehensive and thorough knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodology related to ISD and skills IAW AFIs in applying this knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of difficult and complex work assignments. 4. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of methods of instruction and training media (i.e., ATDs). 5. Contract administration experience is desirable. Specifically, should understand the interrelationships of the SOW, SS, clauses, attachments, etc., to Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs), contractor written procedures, AFIs, FARs, etc. A Bachelor's Degree or higher in course work related to the knowledges and skills required for this position is desirable. 6. Quality Assurance experience is desirable. Must have attended or be qualified to attend the Department of the Air Force Quality Assurance Representative for Training Systems schools. Must speak English and possess excellent oral and written communication skill. Must be computer-literate (word processing, data base operations, spread sheets, etc.). Must possess the attributes of inventiveness, initiative, and originality with administrativepotential and instructional abilities. Must possess the ability to apply this knowledge to the training environment and contractualrequirements. 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 02/26/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12892684 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: 2026-02-26