About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Community Programs Specialist, (NH-02-0301-02) to work at the Services Office (AFMC\AEDC\TSD-SV) at Arnold AFB.
To plan, manage, supervise and direct a comprehensive Community Program and Unit Cohesion Office responsible to the needs and support of units, military members, and their families, generate internal and external opportunities through a centralized programming office, integrate programming, expand non-facility based programming, improve installation-wide programs, increase readiness and lethality of Airmen, and maximize use of MWR programming staff and facilities.
Announcement Length/Closes: 5 days
Location: Tullahoma, TN (Arnold Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $71,305 - $88,700 Per Year (includes Locality)
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Installation – wide (AEDC)
Desired Skills:
-Lead installation-wide events and unit cohesion activities.
-Build community partnerships and strategic marketing plans.
-Drive Airmen resiliency and mission readiness.
-Oversee APF/NAF budgets and fraud prevention controls.
-Analyze program data and conduct cost-benefit reviews.
-Brief leadership and manage cooperative agreements
Major Duties:
-Plans and executes innovative, needs-based social and cultural events to enhance Airman lethality and family resiliency.
-Develops and manages Appropriated (APF) and Non-Appropriated (NAF) budgets while ensuring the protection of financial assets.
-Cultivates strategic partnerships with external businesses, professional associations, and national organizations to expand program opportunities.
-Directs communication and community outreach efforts; supports the agency EEO program through recruitment and personnel allocation.
-Syncs with diverse agencies and marketing teams to develop annual calendars, publicity strategies, and customer engagement plans.
-Coordinates with activity managers to align strategic plans with unit readiness and lethality objectives.
-Maintains comprehensive databases on installation and community-wide programs to maximize available resources.
-Oversees event staffing requirements to ensure all program are supported by qualified personnel.
-Drafts professional proposals to establish mutually beneficial cooperative agreements with on- and off- base partners.
-Analyzes statistical data, financial trends, and customer surveys to evaluate program effectiveness and mission alignment.
-Implements rigorous internal control to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; delivers detailed cost-analyses and after-action report (AARs).
-Briefs senior leadership on program status and recommends the initiation, modification, or divestiture of services.
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
- Knowledge of MWR policies, business ops, and event planning to evaluate program and drive patronage.
- Ability to publicize program via traditional media and social media (TV, Radio, Facebook, etc.)
- Skill in developing, implementing, and managing diverse recreational services and community activities.
- Training & Public Briefing in curriculum development, training delivery, senior-level briefings, and public relations.
***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/what-to-include
Please send resumes to: JEREMY KIDD, jeremy.kidd.3@us.af.mil
ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED