Department of the Air Force

UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Edwards AFB, California, Eglin AFB, Florida, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, Nellis AFB, Nevada, Arnold AF Full time

UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Edwards AFB, California, Eglin AFB, Florida, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, Nellis AFB, Nevada, Arnold AFB, Tennessee, Hill AFB, Utah

Salary Range: $40736 - $97087 Per Year

Job Summary: Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to function as the Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) ensuring assigned personnel are qualified and ready to meet Air Expeditionary Force requirements.

Major Duties:

  • Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Readiness Program, ensuring programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Configures and maintains functional Unit Type Codes (UTCs) as postured by MAJCOM FAMs (Functional Area Managers) using available unit assets. Performs analysis activities. Establishes metric and system analysis systems for unit and higher level management to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures. Provides technical guidance and recommendations to senior leadership regarding unit readiness program. Advises commander and squadron leadership on the direction, management, and operation of all aspects of unit readiness capabilities. Ensures Personnel readiness.

Qualifications: Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE: I have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-04 / NH-01 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military or public sector), which includes involving the coordination, planning, and execution of unit-level deployment activities. IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to work in fast-paced environment, knowledge of deployment processes and systems, and a quick learner. 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 DoD and USAF CBRN/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and EM directives, doctrine, principles, policies, and lines of authority. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of readiness and emergency response principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to the full range of contingency preparedness responsibilities on a military installation, and the relationship of these responsibilities to local civil emergency management programs. 3. Knowledge of a variety of information systems and programs used to manage training and equipment status reporting, e.g., Defense Readiness Reporting Systems (DRRS), and Status of Resources and Training (SORTS) System, Air Force Information Tool (AFIT), Aerospace Services Information Management System (ASIMS). 4. Skill in applying standard analytical and evaluative methods and procedures to evaluate local program operations, develop comprehensive plans, analyze work processes, and continually improve them to meet customer requirements. 5. Ability to plan, organize, communicate, advocate, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 6. Ability to work well within a complex group dynamic and in working groups. 7. Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning unit readiness. 8. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. 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 03/14/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12899969 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: 2026-03-14