Unit Deployment Manager

Air National Guard Units • Portland, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER, Position Description Number D3022000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing, National Guard. As a UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER, GS-0301-9, this position is located within an Air National Guard (ANG) Force Support Squadron, Commanders Support Staff (CSS). The purpose of the position is to function as the Unit Deployment Manager (UDM), responsible for executing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of personnel and equipment readiness and deployment planning in support of Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) requirements.

Requirements

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• Military Assignment Requirement: Open to Enlisted members only
• Military Rank/Grade Requirement: Minimum Rank SSgt/E-5 to Maximum Rank MSgt/E-7
• Must be able to obtain the required certifications, as applicable.
• Work involves supervising or performing work requiring knowledge of (a) the basic processes of administration, (b) the principles and standard practices of management, and (c) the techniques of organization, direction, coordination, and control.
• Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration.
• Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information.
• Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled.
• Experience using computer and automation systems.
• GS-09 - 1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
• Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled.
• Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management.
• Experience developing administrative procedures.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and oversee all unit-level deployment activities.
• Configures and maintains functional Unit Type Codes (UTCs) as postured by MAJCOM Functional Area Managers (FAMs) using authorized unit resources.
• Notifies the Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) and MAJCOM FAM of UTC shortfalls due to manpower or equipment changes.
• Monitors UTC/UMD alignment and notifies leadership of mismatches.
• Develops workload mitigation plans to maximize deployable capability.
• Reviews deployment documents to identify personnel and equipment taskings.
• Executes deployment operations on behalf of the unit commander and supports base mobility exercises.
• Coordinates Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) taskings through the Installation Deployment Readiness Center (IDRC) and submits personnel named.
• Validates personnel eligibility based on DAV codes, clearances, AFSC, skill levels, and Component Remark Codes.
• Ensures compliance with UTC Mission Capability (MISCAP) Statements and submits shortfalls with documentation as required.
• Works with unit personnel to tailor packages for contingency and exercise deployments.
• Uses Logistics Module (LOGMOD) to track unit status.
• Schedules deployment/redeployment processing with the Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR) office and ensures smooth personnel flow.
• Supports communications during deployment.
• Maintains deployment equipment readiness.
• Coordinates movement with IDO and Traffic Management Flight for AFFORGEN taskings.
• May manage and operate the Unit Deployment Control Center (UDCC) during exercises or contingencies.
• Performs analysis activities.
• Establishes metrics and systems to assess deployment efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Analyzes combat capability through training, equipment, manning, and leadership evaluations.
• Reviews data to identify deficiencies and takes corrective action.
• Manages unit readiness reporting through the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS).
• Assists the unit commander with DRRS resource and capability assessments and Unit Type Code (UTC) assessments in Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES).
• Verifies the commander's monthly submissions.
• Takes corrective action on any Authoritative Data Source discrepancies affecting readiness assessments.
• Postures UMD billets to UTC positions in DCAPES.
• Recommends and corrects AFFORGEN Employment Force Indicator (AEFI) codes.
• Supports MAJCOM FAMs in UTC validation and reports unit capability status.
• Evaluates UTC package composition and recommends changes based on unit capability.
• Provides readiness trend data and analysis to leadership.
• Ensures unit members and deployable equipment maintain a constant state of readiness.
• Verifies that personnel meet Air Force, Combatant Command, and theater-specific deployment requirements.
• Manages unit deployment operations in coordination with the Installation Deployment Readiness Center.
• Identifies and tracks pre-deployment requirements, including Component Remark Codes (CRCs) and Foreign Clearance Guide actions.
• Monitors readiness using the AFFORGEN-Connect Commanders Toolkit and Military Personnel Data System.
• Maintains electronic Deployment Readiness Checklists (e-DRCs) and Air Force Deployment Folders (e-AFDFs).
• Conducts reviews and ensures checklist accuracy.
• Trains personnel on e-DRC/e-AFDF use and verify AFFORGEN-Connect account creation.
• Identifies and tracks pre-deployment training such as RAT, RTA, CBRN, weapons qualifications, and work center-specific certifications (e.g., Classified Courier, Deployed Custodian).
• Coordinates DAV waivers and medical readiness.
• Ensures ISOPREP completion and PRMS entry prior to departure.
• Provides technical guidance to leadership on unit deployment capabilities.
• Advises the commander on tasking response, shortfall mitigation, and application of deployment policies.
• Interprets Joint, Air Force, and MAJCOM planning guidance and briefs leadership on applicable requirements.
• Coordinates unit personnel readiness data and reporting inputs.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits

• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level