Unit Program Coordinator

United States Space Force Forces•Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

About The Position

The Unit Program Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact to the commander for support programs, including manpower, military personnel, and administrative functions. The role directly assists the commander in managing administrative support program functions, administers programs, and serves as the primary source of information. The coordinator prepares, maintains, and disposes of required administrative reports and correspondence, and serves as the resident subject matter expert for mandated administrative support programs. The position ensures unit program compliance with regulations, laws, policies, and squadron commander directives, and serves as the organizational point of contact and liaison with the personnel flight on military personnel issues. The coordinator stays current on personnel issues and explains personnel-related requirements, regulations, and procedures to supervisors and managers. The role also performs clerical and administrative work in support of the office or organization and develops, establishes, updates, and maintains office procedures and records/files to support effective and efficient operations. The position is designated special-sensitive and requires a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and other specified sensitive information or programs. The employee must obtain and maintain the required clearance, sign a nondisclosure agreement, and successfully complete required initial, periodic, and random counterintelligence scope polygraph examinations. The position is also designated for drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NK-01, equivalent to GS-04 or equivalent federal service, including specified administrative reports and correspondence and unit support programs; OR four years of education above high school at an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university; OR a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Submit transcripts when qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience.
Knowledge of organizational and functional responsibilities and operations.
Knowledge of office automation software, tools, and techniques to produce documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
Knowledge of organizational structure, programs, and work methods for 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; and meet deadlines.
Ability to plan and organize organizational management programs and functions.
Obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and any required access to sensitive information or Special Access Programs.
Sign a nondisclosure agreement and successfully complete required counterintelligence polygraph examinations.
Refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis testing if requested.
All federal employees must have direct deposit.
Safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.

Responsibilities

Assist the commander in managing administrative support program functions.
Administer support programs and serve as the primary source of information.
Prepare, maintain, and dispose of required administrative reports and correspondence.
Serve as the subject matter expert for mandated administrative support programs.
Ensure unit program compliance with regulations, laws, policies, and squadron commander directives.
Serve as organizational point of contact and liaison with the personnel flight on military personnel issues.
Stay current on personnel issues and explain related requirements, regulations, and procedures to supervisors and managers.
Perform clerical and administrative work in support of the office or organization.
Develop, establish, update, and maintain office procedures and records/files.
Safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with applicable regulations.
Travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments when required.
Work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis when required.