UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • Kelly AFB, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Excepted Service position is located at Kelly AFB in San Antonio, Texas, and requires active membership in a compatible Texas Air National Guard military assignment and wear of the military uniform. The Unit Deployment Manager executes, coordinates, and oversees unit personnel and equipment readiness and deployment planning support. Texas has no state income tax.

The position plans and coordinates unit deployment activities, maintains Unit Type Code (UTC) configurations and readiness data, supports deployment and redeployment processing, and tracks personnel and equipment requirements. It also analyzes and reports unit readiness, advises leadership on deployment capabilities and tasking responses, and coordinates training and equipment preparation for contingency and exercise deployments.

This is an indefinite appointment. Applicants must be current members of the Texas National Guard or active-duty members eligible and willing to transfer immediately to the Texas Air National Guard. The position requires a compatible military assignment (AFSC 8U000; trainee accepted) and a rank of promotable TSgt (E-6), not to exceed MSgt (E-7). A trial period is required. A valid state driver's license is required for positions requiring motor vehicle operation; applicants for positions requiring a security clearance must possess or be able to obtain one within one year of appointment.

Requirements

• Current membership in the Texas National Guard, or active-duty status with eligibility and willingness to transfer immediately to the Texas Air National Guard.
• Active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and willingness to wear the military uniform.
• Compatible military assignment: AFSC 8U000; trainee accepted. Rank spread is promotable TSgt (E-6), not to exceed MSgt (E-7).
• One year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07).
• Experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or comparable work for the position.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of management administrative procedures and practices.
• Experience developing administrative procedures, or qualifying graduate education (a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.), or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Applicants relying on education to qualify must provide transcripts; only education or experience gained by the position's closing date is considered.
• Must obtain and maintain all requirements of the compatible military AFSC/MOS.
• For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, a valid driver's license from the state where the candidate lives or is principally employed.
• For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must serve a trial period and receive written certification that continued employment advances the public interest to continue employment after the trial period.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee unit-level deployment activities and maintain functional Unit Type Codes using authorized resources.
• Notify installation and MAJCOM officials of UTC shortfalls, monitor UTC/UMD alignment, and develop workload mitigation plans to maximize deployable capability.
• Review deployment documents and taskings; coordinate Time Phased Force Deployment Data taskings and submit named personnel.
• Validate personnel eligibility and ensure compliance with UTC Mission Capability Statements; document and submit shortfalls as required.
• Tailor personnel and equipment packages for contingency and exercise deployments, track unit status using Logistics Module, and support base mobility exercises.
• Schedule deployment and redeployment processing with Installation Personnel Readiness and coordinate personnel movement with the Installation Deployment Officer and Traffic Management Flight.
• Support communications during deployment, maintain deployment equipment readiness, and operate the Unit Deployment Control Center during exercises or contingencies as needed.
• Establish metrics and systems to assess deployment efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance; analyze capability, identify deficiencies, and take corrective action.
• Manage unit readiness reporting through the Defense Readiness Reporting System, assist the commander with resource and capability assessments, verify monthly submissions, and correct data discrepancies.
• Posture UMD billets to UTC positions in DCAPES, recommend and correct AFFORGEN Employment Force Indicator codes, support UTC validation, evaluate UTC package composition, and provide readiness analysis to leadership.
• Ensure personnel and deployable equipment remain ready and that personnel meet Air Force, Combatant Command, and theater deployment requirements.
• Track pre-deployment requirements, monitor readiness using AFFORGEN-Connect Commanders Toolkit and Military Personnel Data System, and maintain electronic Deployment Readiness Checklists and Air Force Deployment Folders.
• Train personnel on e-DRC/e-AFDF use and verify AFFORGEN-Connect account creation; track required training and certifications, coordinate DAV waivers and medical readiness, and ensure ISOPREP completion and PRMS entry before departure.
• Advise leadership on deployment capabilities, tasking responses, shortfall mitigation, and deployment policies; interpret Joint, Air Force, and MAJCOM guidance and brief leadership on requirements.
• Manage UTCs in DCAPES, review UTC proposals, ensure funded UMD authorizations are accurately postured, compare UMD billets with UTC requirements, and validate posture annually.
• Confirm personnel meet Mission Capability Statement requirements, coordinate training with the Functional Area Manager and Unit Training Manager, and manage UTC equipment inventories and documentation in LOGMOD.
• Establish procedures to obtain required equipment and expendables and notify appropriate logistics and MAJCOM officials when personnel or equipment limitations prevent support of UTC taskings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type. Contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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