UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER

UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Atlantic City, New Jersey

Salary Range: $68013 - $88421 Per Year

Job Summary: This job opportunity is for an UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER, position description NGT5810400, within the 177TH WG of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 5, Excepted Service position. The primary purpose of this position is to perform preliminary analysis of long term forecasting of readiness and budgets.

Major Duties:

• As an UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER, GS-0301-9, you will: Plans, organizes, and oversees all unit level deployment activities. Works closely with unit personnel to tailor packages as required to meet exercise and contingency deployment actions. Performs analysis activities. Analyzes the combat capability of unit through intensive evaluation of training, equipment status, manning, and unit supervision. Submits reports which reflect the unit's ability to meet wartime mission requirements. Provides technical guidance and recommendations to senior leadership regarding unit deployment program. Ensures personnel and equipment readiness. Advises commander on the direction, management, and operation of all aspects of unit deployment capabilities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: General experience: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Specialized experience 12 months of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent and/or education or training in program experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in technical work, which includes study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.

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. 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. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-19