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Lead Program Management Specialist (NH-0301-03)

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About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Lead Program Management Specialist (NH-0301-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing, Wing Staff Agencies (412 TW/WSA) at Edwards Air Force Base.

The incumbent serves as the 412 TW/WSA Lead Program Management Specialist  performing organization and management effectiveness, with the aim of identifying, developing, and communicating viable courses of action to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Wing Staff Agencies.  As a staff consultant, makes personal contacts with all levels of management in the 412th Test Wing, AFTC, and Higher Headquarters.

Announcement Length/Closes: 14 days

Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards AFB)

Typical 2026 salary range $104,349 - $161,313 Per Year (includes Locality)

Travel Requirements: Up to 15%

Areas of Consideration (AOC): Installation – wide (Edwards AFB CA)

Desired Skills:

• 2+ years researching, analyzing, and interpreting organizational issues, including developing recommendations that support decision‑making.

• 2+ years serving as a Pay Pool CCAS Administrator, with demonstrated proficiency in administering contribution‑based compensation processes.

• 2+ years of Electronics Records Management, Task Management Tool, SharePoint, AcqDemo proficiency is highly desired.

Major Duties:

• Performs technical and administrative lead duties on a regular and recurring basis for 25% or more of the time by identifying, distributing, assigning and balancing workload and tasks amongst employees by skill level, proficiency and/or occupational specialization, making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of work assignments.

• Leads and manages the development, implementation, operation, and provision of a wide range of management functions.

• Provides advice, counsel or instruction to Group leadership.

• Serves as pay pool executive and contribution-based compensation and appraisal system (CCAS) data manager.

• Manages all internal and external Group taskings.

• Responsible for developing organizational objectives, establishing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 

• Demonstrates ability to translate strategic plans, mission, vision, and values into actionable  goals, plans, and outcomes.

• Directs and oversees projects, studies, and activities across multiple functional areas.

• Researches, interprets, and provides recommendations to complex organizational issues.

• Participates in projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.

• Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
  • Obtain & maintain Security clearance
  • Knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of position; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve problems; and all aspects of support.
  • Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to coach, facilitate, solve work problems and participate in the work of the team.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options.
  • Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

 

***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

 

 Please send resumes to: Brittany Power, 412TW.WSA.HRLWorkflow@us.af.mil

 

 

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