Force Deployment and Readiness Program Manager

Air Mobility Command • Scott AFB, IL

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About The Position

Serves as a Senior Program Analyst and technical authority for planning, sourcing, and executing Air Mobility Command (AMC) personnel and equipment deployment requirements. The position is the command’s principal authority and lead analyst for executing personnel aspects of Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD), and provides deployment readiness and tasking guidance to AMC, AMC-gained units, and Functional Area Managers (FAMs). It also manages the command’s comprehensive training and readiness program for AMC FAMs and represents the organization on deployment planning and execution matters.

The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including knowledge of deployment planning, force management, operational planning, and automated deployment and readiness systems. The position may involve travel, overnight stays, work outside normal duty hours, shift work, overtime, or irregular hours. The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret with SCI access, and must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent; merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, including one year at GS-11 for GS-12.
• Knowledge of deployment planning principles, force management concepts such as AFFORGEN, and operational planning processes such as TPFDD in USAF and Joint environments.
• Knowledge of and skill in automated deployment and readiness systems such as DCAPES and JOPES.
• Ability to use standard office software, including database and spreadsheet applications, to manipulate data and produce reports.
• Skill in advanced analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, analyze, and resolve novel or obscure program-effectiveness problems.
• Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present briefings, project papers, and staff reports; ability to influence and persuade senior leaders and stakeholders and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to assess training needs, develop and adapt instructional materials, and conduct formal classroom or group training on technical processes and program requirements.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple, potentially conflicting sources to develop and recommend authoritative solutions.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, with ability to upgrade to Top Secret with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Must meet Selective Service registration requirements where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the command’s principal authority and lead analyst for execution of personnel aspects of Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD).
• Provide authoritative deployment readiness and tasking guidance and technical expertise to AMC, AMC-gained units, and Functional Area Managers (FAMs).
• Manage and direct the command’s comprehensive training and readiness program for AMC FAMs.
• Represent the organization and serve as its spokesperson on deployment planning and execution matters.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Paid relocation may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed