Unit Program Coordinator

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Unit Program Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact to the squadron commander or director for administrative support programs, including task management, cybersecurity liaison duties, the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) accounts, the supply program, the civilian timecard program, and the unit recognition program. This is a GG-07 Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Technician/Administrative Support position at the Entry/Developmental work level, equivalent to GS-07. The position is in the Excepted Service.

The coordinator directly supports the commander or director in managing administrative support programs, serves as the subject matter expert for mandated programs, liaises with the personnel flight on military and civilian personnel matters, assists with manpower resource planning and monitoring, and performs other clerical and administrative work. The position is designated critical-sensitive and requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, along with required polygraph examinations and drug testing.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet specialized experience requirements for clerical and administrative support positions, demonstrating knowledge of standardized rules, procedures, or operations and the ability to perform clerical and non-clerical assignments and resolve recurring problems; qualifying experience may be military, private-sector, or government experience.
• Alternatively, qualify with one full year of graduate-level education in a directly related field, or a combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements. Transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.
• Knowledge of organizational and functional responsibilities and operations.
• Knowledge of office automation software, tools, and techniques for producing documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
• Knowledge of security practices for safeguarding classified information in a complex security environment.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, programs, and work methods related to personnel and manning issues.
• Skill in fact-finding, problem analysis and resolution, and developing concrete action plans.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and present facts; communicate effectively with tact and courtesy; plan and organize work; meet deadlines; and organize management programs and functions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and continued access to required material, systems, facilities, and/or campus; must sign a nondisclosure agreement and undergo NSA vetting.
• Must successfully complete initial and periodic Counterintelligence Scope polygraph examinations, including pre-employment and random examinations.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must complete a two-year DCIPS trial period; depending on appointment type, a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Federal employees are required to use direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Assist the commander or director in managing administrative support program functions.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for mandated administrative support programs.
• Serve as the organizational point of contact and liaison with the personnel flight regarding military and civilian personnel issues.
• Assist in planning, administering, and monitoring manpower resource requirements.
• Perform other clerical and administrative work in support of the office or organization.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Potential foreign-area benefits, subject to eligibility and approval, may include Living Quarters Allowance or government quarters, Post Allowance, and Home Leave.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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